= Isomorphism (crystallography)
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In crystallography, isomorphism refers to the phenomenon where two or more different crystal structures have similar atomic arrangements and symmetry properties. This similarity enables the crystals to share the same crystal system and often similar physical properties, even though the chemical composition of the materials may differ. Isomorphism occurs when the ions or molecules of different substances can substitute for one another in the crystal lattice without significantly altering the overall structure of the crystal.
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