perimorphism
per·i·morph
(pĕr′ə-môrf′)n.
A mineral that encloses a different mineral.
per′i·mor′phic, per′i·mor′phous adj.
per′i·mor′phism n.
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perimorphism
a phenomenon in which one mineral encloses another. — perimorphic, perimorphous, adj.
See also: Geology-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.