ES2 Metamorphic Rocks - Quiz No. 4 - Question 2

Pseudomorph

Choose the most appropriate definition for this term:

1

A crystal or group of crystals which replace a crystal of another mineral, preserving the shape of the original.

2

A mineral which has the same chemical composition as another, but differs from it in crystal structure.

3

A crystal so packed with inclusions that its outline or optical properties are difficult to discern.

4

A crystal which has the same shape or structure as another mineral, but differs from it in composition.

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