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pseudomorph Definition

pseudo·morph (so̵̅o̅′də môrf′)

noun

  1. a false or irregular form
  2. a mineral possessing the external form characteristic of another

Etymology: < Gr pseudomorphos, having a false form: see pseudo- & -morph

pseudomorph Related Forms

pseu′do·mor′·phism′ (-môr′fiz′əm) noun pseu′do·mor′·phous (-môr′fəs) adjective or pseu′do·mor′·phic-môr′fik

pseudomorph Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

quartz-rich: Where an aluminous porphyroblast impinged on a quartz-rich pseudomorph, it did not replace the quartz.