Sekirov Dictionary

pseudomorph

noun 2
verb 1
forms 3

noun2

A deceptive, irregular, or false form.
•
A mineral that formed by replacement of an existing mineral (or organic matter) such that the new mineral has the appearance and dimensions of the original.
- Petrified wood is a silicic pseudomorph of the original wood.

verb1

To be transformed into such a form

forms

pseudomorphed · pseudomorphing · pseudomorphs

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