(mineralogy) A kind of pseudomorph in which there has been a change of physical characteristics without alteration of chemical composition, as in the change of aragonite to calcite.

Of, relating to, or produced by paramorphism.

(geology) a change in the physical structure of a mineral without any chemical change

plural of paramorph

(mineralogy) Relating to, or exhibiting, paramorphism.

plural of paramorphism

(toxicology) A poisonous alkaloid, also known as thebaine, obtained from opium; not used in medicine; but used as a precursor for the manufacture of some medicines.

plural of paramorphosis

(mineralogy) paramorphism