仮か像ぞう

noun

pseudomorph

Mineralogy term for a mineral that has the outward crystal form of another mineral species. Compare with 仮晶, which is sometimes used interchangeably.

See also: 仮晶

• この標ひょう本ほんは、黄おう鉄てっ鉱こうの仮か像ぞうとして知しられている。

  This specimen is known as a pseudomorph after pyrite.