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Why can minerals that form early in factional crystallization grow distinct crystal shapes?
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∙ 11y ago
In a fluid (magma) they are free to grow in any direction, and therefore are able to grow into euhedral crystals.
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What is the difference between a crystal and luster?
Luster is a property of minerals that describes their appearance. A crystal is the structure that minerals possess due to the arrangement of their atomic particles.
What are minerals considered to be?
A mineral has a fixed chemical composition, and crystal format. Sometimes we may have two minerals with the same chemical formula - e.g. calcite and aragonite, but differ in crystallization.
What is water in a crystal that is an integral part of the crystal structure called?
water of crystallization or water of hydration or crystallization water
What does crystal size tell us about the formation of the minral?
Whether it was fast crystallization - smaller Crystals or slow crystallization - bigger and finer Crystal forms!
What is the difference between crystal and crystallization?
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What has the author Ingo H Leubner written?
Ingo H. Leubner has written: 'Precision crystallization' -- subject(s): Nucleation, Crystal growth, Crystallization 'Precision crystallization'
When ions begin to arrange themselves into orderly patterns what is it called?
Crystallization
How are minerals formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks?
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Which minerals have a crystal shape?
All minerals can be classified into one of a variety of crystal systems.
What is cystilization?
i think you mean crystallization? And that would be when a liquid turns to crystal form
What is the process by witch atoms are arranged to form a material with a crystal structure?
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