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What is the way the atoms or molecules of a mineral come together as the mineral is forming?
They come together as crystals.
Mineral formation clues include what and how mineral crystals fit together?
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What are two main ways that mineral form?
when water evaporates, as in a dry climate, ions that are left behind can come together to form crystals like the halite crystals. Or if too much of a substance is dissolved in water, ions can come together and crystals of that substance can begin to for in the solution.
How do crystals form on plant leaves?
Crystals form on plant leaves when water containing minerals evaporates, leaving behind solid mineral deposits. These deposits accumulate over time, forming crystals on the surface of the leaf.
When liquid evaporates atoms of any dissolved minerals stay behind and form?
When liquid evaporates, atoms of dissolved minerals are left behind and form crystals. This process is known as crystallization. Over time, these crystals can accumulate and form mineral deposits.
How are crystals formed when water evaporates?
If we consider something like salt dissolved in water, we know that the salt (NaCl), which has an ionic bond, will exist in the water in solution in the form of ions. There will be ions of sodium, which is Na+ and chlorine, which is Cl- in the water. This is because the water molecules will pull the salt molecules apart into those ions to create the solution. When the water evaporates, the ions will no longer remain in solution. The water molecules are leaving the solution in the form of water vapor. Soon, there won't be enough water left for the salt ions to remain in ionic form. We'll have what is called a saturated solution, and, at that temperature and pressure, the water will be able to hold in solution only the amount of salt present. As evaporation continues with water molecules changing state into vapor, sodium and chlorine ions will be recombining to form NaCl molecules (salt). As more water evaporates, additional NaCl ions will form and will attach themselves to the existing salt molecules. The salt molecules will be forming a definite shape, and that shape will be the characteristic shape of a salt crystal (which is in the shape of a cube). The manner that crystals will form when water that has dissolved them evaporates will be similar.
How do crystals stick to the cave?
Crystals stick to cave surfaces primarily through a process called crystallization, where mineral-rich water evaporates or cools, leaving behind solid mineral deposits. Over time, as more mineral-laden water seeps into the cave and deposits additional layers, crystals can grow and adhere to walls, ceilings, and floors. The conditions inside the cave, such as temperature and humidity, play a significant role in the growth and stability of these crystals.
What solid is made up of crystals?
A mineral is a solid material made up of crystals. Crystals are solid materials with a repeating, symmetric arrangement of atoms or molecules. When minerals form, their atoms or molecules arrange themselves into a crystal lattice structure.
What is a mineral that appears in transparent hexagonal crystals?
What mineral that appears in transparent hexagonal crystals
What mineral do all crystals contain?
Only if they are hydrates. Different compounds can combine with a discrete number of water molecules, such as, for example copper.
Are minerals the building blocks of crystals?
Yes, minerals are the building blocks of crystals. Crystals are solid materials formed by the repeating pattern of atoms or molecules in a mineral structure. The arrangement of these building blocks gives crystals their unique shape and characteristics.
What is a solid geometric form of minerals produced by repeating pattern of atoms of molecules in a mineral?
It's called crystalline structure.
