Allomorph
(n.) Any one of two or more distinct crystalline forms of the same substance; or the substance having such forms; -- as, carbonate of lime occurs in the allomorphs calcite and aragonite.
(n.) A variety of pseudomorph which has undergone partial or complete change or substitution of material; -- thus limonite is frequently an allomorph after pyrite.
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Allomerism Allomerous Allomorph Allomorphic Allomorphism Crystallomancy Crystallometry Gallomania Pallometa