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A solid solution is where you have elements that can interchange freely with one another in the crystal lattice during formation. A complete solution is when they can be in any ratio.

An impurity is when you have trace amounts of an element that is not a part of what makes the mineral but can fit into the crystal lattice.

2007-10-26 15:38:03 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0 0

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