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authigenic mineral  

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  • An authigenic mineral is a mineral that was formed within the rock in which it is found. This term is used mainly for minerals that have crystallised within a sedimentary rock or a metamorphic rock. (Adapted and translated from: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authig%C3%A8ne)

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  • authigenetic mineral
  • authigenous mineral

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