Pseudomorphous

Pseudomorphous
Pseudomorphous Pseu`do*mor"phous, a. [Gr. ?; pseydh`s false + morfh` form: cf. F. pseudomorphe.] Not having the true form. [1913 Webster]

{Pseudomorphous crystal}, a crystal which has a form that does not result from its own powers of crystallization. [1913 Webster]


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  • Pseudomorphous crystal — Pseudomorphous Pseu do*mor phous, a. [Gr. ?; pseydh s false + morfh form: cf. F. pseudomorphe.] Not having the true form. [1913 Webster] {Pseudomorphous crystal}, a crystal which has a form that does not result from its own powers of… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • pseudomorphous — adjective see pseudomorph …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • pseudomorphous — See pseudomorphic. * * * …   Universalium

  • pseudomorphous — pseu·do·mor·phous …   English syllables

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  • pseudomorph — noun Etymology: probably from French pseudomorphe, from pseud + morphe morph Date: 1849 1. a mineral having the characteristic outward form of another species 2. a deceptive or irregular form • pseudomorphic adjective • pseudomorphism noun •… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • Tiger's Eye — (also Tigers eye, Tiger eye) is a chatoyant gemstone that is usually yellow to red brown, with a silky luster. A member of the quartz group, it is a classic example of pseudomorphous replacement by silica of fibrous crocidolite (blue asbestos).… …   Wikipedia

  • Serpentine group — The serpentine group describes a group of common rock forming hydrous magnesium iron phyllosilicate ((magnesium, iron)3silicon|2oxygen|5hydroxide|4) minerals; they may contain minor amounts of other elements including chromium, manganese, cobalt… …   Wikipedia

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