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Pseudomorph

Definition:

A pseudomorph refers to a mineral or rock that has retained its original external shape but has a different mineral composition compared to its original form due to replacement by another mineral.

Examples:

Noun:

The geologist discovered a beautiful pseudomorph, where the original mineral had been replaced by quartz.

Verb:

The process of pseudomorphosis occurs when one mineral pseudomorphs another, preserving the external structure while altering the internal composition.

Adjective:

In the cave, we marveled at the pseudomorph minerals that gleamed under the flickering candlelight.

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