hemitrope (Meaning)
hemitrope (a.)
Half turned round; half inverted; (Crystallog.) having a twinned structure.
hemitrope (n.)
That which is hemitropal in construction; (Crystallog.) a twin crystal having a hemitropal structure.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hemitrope
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hemitrope Sentence Examples
- The hemitrope crystals of calcite exhibited remarkable mirror-image symmetry.
- The hemitrope twinning plane in quartz resulted in the formation of congruent and mirror-like crystals.
- Hemihedral hemitropes occur when only one half of a crystal is twinned, creating a mirror image effect.
- The two intergrown hemitropes of pyrite were indistinguishable from each other.
- Hemitrope twinning can significantly alter the optical and physical properties of minerals.
- The interlocking hemitropes of hornblende created a unique texture in the igneous rock.
- The symmetrical hemitrope formation in garnet is a diagnostic characteristic of the mineral.
- Hemitrope twinning in feldspar can be identified by the presence of re-entrant angles.
- The hemitrope crystals of quartz were used as a polarizing filter in early optical instruments.
- The study of hemitropes provides valuable insights into the crystal growth processes and symmetry of minerals.
FAQs About the word hemitrope
Half turned round; half inverted; (Crystallog.) having a twinned structure., That which is hemitropal in construction; (Crystallog.) a twin crystal having a hem
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The hemitrope crystals of calcite exhibited remarkable mirror-image symmetry.
The hemitrope twinning plane in quartz resulted in the formation of congruent and mirror-like crystals.
Hemihedral hemitropes occur when only one half of a crystal is twinned, creating a mirror image effect.
The two intergrown hemitropes of pyrite were indistinguishable from each other.
