hemimorph

/hɛmɪˈmɔrf/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral or crystal that has a hemimorphic crystal form, where opposite faces of the crystal are not equivalent.

“The geologist studied the hemimorphs found in the ancient rock formation.”

Synonyms

  • hemi-crystal
  • hemimorphic crystal

Antonyms

  • holohedral
  • isometric