What are crystals formed from?

Answer 1

"Crystallization" begins with the process of nucleation. During nucleation, a solution's solute molecules begin to bond together with one another. Though these bonds are usually disrupted by the solution itself, a critical size is sometimes reached in which enough molecules have bonded together to resist the solution's tendency to break them apart. At this point, the bonded molecules attract other solute molecules and a crystal is formed.

Answer 2

Crystals are formed from the solidification of minerals, which are naturally occurring inorganic substances with a defined chemical composition and specific atomic arrangement. The process of crystal formation typically involves cooling molten rock (magma), evaporation of a solution (such as saltwater), or precipitation from a gas (such as in the formation of snowflakes).

Answer 3

Water and borax make homemade crystals.

Answer 4

Crystals form from atoms of elements.