Definition of pseudomorph

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Pseudomorph (n.) A pseudomorphous crystal, as a crystal consisting of quartz, but having the cubic form of fluor spar, the fluor crystal having been changed to quartz by a process of substitution..

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Martite :: Martite (n.) Iron sesquioxide in isometric form, probably a pseudomorph after magnetite..
Paramorph :: Paramorph (n.) A kind of pseudomorph, in which there has been a change of physical characters without alteration of chemical composition, as the change of aragonite to calcite..
Pseudomorphism :: Pseudomorphism (n.) The state of having, or the property of taking, a crystalline form unlike that which belongs to the species..
Allomorph :: Allomorph (n.) A variety of pseudomorph which has undergone partial or complete change or substitution of material; -- thus limonite is frequently an allomorph after pyrite.
Gieseckite :: Gieseckite (n.) A mineral occurring in greenish gray six-sided prisms, having a greasy luster. It is probably a pseudomorph after elaeolite..
Pseudomorphous :: Pseudomorphous (a.) Not having the true form.
Pseudomorph :: Pseudomorph (n.) An irregular or deceptive form.
Pseudomorph :: Pseudomorph (n.) A pseudomorphous crystal, as a crystal consisting of quartz, but having the cubic form of fluor spar, the fluor crystal having been changed to quartz by a process of substitution..
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