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https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-37-233-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-37-233-2025
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01 Apr 2025
Research article |  | 01 Apr 2025

Average structure and microstructure of synchysite-(Ce) from Cuasso al Monte (Varese, Italy)

Roberto Conconi, Marco Merlini, Patrizia Fumagalli, Enrico Mugnaioli, Luigi Folco, and Giancarlo Capitani

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The study of minerals at microscopic and nanoscopic scales is essential for understanding the processes behind their formation. Indeed, by examining minerals in such detail, it is possible to uncover the underlying mechanisms that govern mineral development, from crystal growth to chemical reactions, providing insights into broader geological and environmental processes. The understanding of these processes is especially crucial when minerals contain elements valuable to various industries.
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