paramorphism

noun

para·​mor·​phism
¦parə¦mȯrˌfizəm
plural -s
: the property of changing from one mineral species to another (as from aragonite to calcite) by a change in internal structure and physical characters but not in chemical composition

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“Paramorphism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paramorphism. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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