Miscellaneous structural items

isostructuralism (isomorphism), structural group

polymorphism, polymorphs, reconstructive, displacive, order-disorder

polytypism

metamict

pseudomorphism: substitution, encrustation, alteration
 

Explain how a the structure of a mineral adjusts during each of the types of polymorphic transitions.

Give an example of 3 minerals that are related by order-disorder polymorphic transitions.

What are some examples of polytypes?

How does a mineral become metamict?

In a general way, describe how mineral structure changes with depth.