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diadochy
crystallography
diadochy, capability of an atom or ion (charged atom) to replace another in a particular crystal lattice. The replaceability may be complete or partial; the degree of substitution depends on the temperature of equilibration, the availability of substituting ion, and its radius, charge, and electronic structure relative to its diadochic partner. For example, in olivine structures an iron ion may completely replace the magnesium ion.
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