paragenesis
/ˌpɛrəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
noun
- The sequence or order in which minerals form together in a rock or geological deposit.
- By analyzing paragenesis, scientists can reconstruct the history of a volcanic rock formation.
- Geologists studied the paragenesis of the ore to understand how the gold deposits formed.
- The paragenesis of quartz and pyrite in this sample suggests a high-temperature environment.