Twinning
English Meaning
The assemblage of two or more crystals, or parts of crystals, in reversed position with reference to each other in accordance with some definite law; also, rarely, in artificial twinning (accomplished for example by pressure), the process by which this reversal is brought about.
- The bearing of twins.
- A pairing or union of two similar or identical objects.
- Mineralogy The formation of twin crystals.