Paragenetic is a term that refers to the relationship between two or more minerals that were formed at the same time in a specific geological environment. Some synonyms for paragenetic include coexisting, contemporaneous, synchronous, and concomitant. Coexisting refers to minerals that exist together and have a similar origin. Contemporaneous refers to minerals that were formed at the same time but may have different origins. Synchronous refers to minerals that were formed at the same time and have a mutual relationship. Concomitant refers to minerals that coexist and appear together in the same location and at the same time. These synonyms help to describe the paragenetic relationship between minerals in different geological environments.