paragenesis

American

[par-uh-jen-uh-sis] / ˌpær əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs /

noun

Geology.

the origin of minerals or mineral deposits in contact so as to affect one another's formation.
the order in which the minerals in a rock or vein have crystallized.

paragenesis British

/ ˌpærədʒɪˈniːzɪə, ˌpærədʒɪˈnɛtɪk, ˌpærəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

a characteristic association of minerals in a particular type of rock or ore deposit

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Origin of paragenesis

From New Latin, dating back to 1850–55; see origin at para- ¹, genesis

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