Definition of Hemitropy. Meaning of Hemitropy. Synonyms of Hemitropy

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Definition of Hemitropy

Hemitropy
Hemitropy He*mit"ro*py, n. (Crystallog.) Twin composition in crystals.

Meaning of Hemitropy from wikipedia

- type of twinning involving 180° relationships is called hemitropism or hemitropy. In penetration twins the individual crystals have the appearance of p****ing...