growth twin

Twin formed during growth of the crystal in which it is contained; this in contrast to a deformation twin, which forms during deformation of the crystal

Related terms:

• deformation twin
• growth inclusion
• Twin
• crack-seal growth
• continental growth
• mimetic growth
• growth competition
• Taber growth
• nuclear twin-probe gage
• Oblique view of an volcanic growth fault (Analogue geological model)