Paramorph
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paramorph is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A kind of pseudomorph in which there has been a change of physical characteristics without alteration of chemical composition, as in the change of aragonite to calcite.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A kind of pseudomorph in which there has been a change of physical characteristics without alteration of chemical composition, as in the change of aragonite to calcite.
Word Forms
- paramorphs
Synonyms for paramorph
Depending on context, synonyms include allomorph.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pseudomorphosis, paramorphosis, pseudomorph, pseudomineral, paramorphism, polymorph.
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