pseudomorph

Meanings

• noun

  A type of mineral formation where a mineral grows in the shape of another mineral, replacing it in the process.

  - "The quartz pseudomorph replaced the original calcite crystal."
  - "The amethyst pseudomorph was once a hematite crystal."

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Variants

List of all variants of pseudomorph that leads to same result
pseudomorph , pseudomorphic , pseudomorphism , pseudomorphisms , pseudomorphous , pseudomorphs

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Etymology

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From the Greek words pseudos, meaning 'false', and morphē, meaning 'form'.

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Trivia

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1. Pseudomorphs are not limited to minerals and can also occur in other natural forms such as wood and bones.

2. The study of pseudomorphs is important in understanding the history of mineral deposits and the conditions under which they formed.

3. Some pseudomorphs are prized by collectors for their unique and beautiful shapes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Morphology: The study of the form and structure of organisms or objects.

2. Mineralogical pseudomorph: A mineral that has replaced another mineral in its entirety, retaining the external shape of the original mineral.

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Culture

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Pseudomorphs have been studied in the field of mineralogy and geology for their unique properties and historical significance. They can provide insights into the geological history of a region and the conditions under which minerals formed.

How to Memorize "pseudomorph"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crystal changing shape and being replaced by another crystal.
   - Visualize a mineral growing in the shape of another mineral.

2. associate
   

   - Associate pseudomorph with the idea of one thing replacing another.
   - Think of pseudomorph as a mineral disguise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym PSEUDO to remember the meaning: P - Pseudos (false), S - Shape, E - Entirely, U - Undergoes, D - Displaces, O - Other (mineral)

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