allomerism
/əˈlɑm.əˌrɪz.əm/
noun
- The property of having a different chemical composition but the same crystal structure as another substance.
- The study of allomerism helps scientists understand how materials can vary in composition.
- Allomerism is observed in some minerals where atoms are replaced without changing the crystal shape.
- In geology, allomerism explains why some rocks have similar forms but different chemical makeups.