Producing or capable of producing crystals; relating to the origin and formation of crystalline structures.
From crystal plus -genic (from Greek genikos meaning 'of origin' or 'producing'). This variant of crystallogenetic became the preferred form in many scientific contexts during the early 20th century.
Geothermal springs are crystallogenic powerhouses—as hot mineral-rich water cools, it becomes the ultimate crystal factory, creating new mineral deposits day after day. Every hot spring is essentially a natural crystal-manufacturing plant.
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