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Sort of. The shape of crystals is the subject of the scientific field of crystal morphology, and the relationship of the shape of the unit cell (the "hexagonal crystal array" you're talking about) to the shape of the overall crystal is a lot more complicated than that.

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Why don't all snowflakes have the same crystal form?

Snowflakes don't all have the same crystal form because their shape is influenced by factors like temperature, humidity, and air currents as they form in the atmosphere. These variations create unique patterns in each snowflake.


How many different shapes do snowflakes come in?

Snowflakes can come in a variety of shapes, but they generally have six-fold symmetry due to the way water molecules arrange themselves when freezing. This can result in shapes like stellar dendrites, sectored plates, and columns.


Why are all snowflakes hexagrams?

Snowflakes typically have a hexagonal shape due to the arrangement of water molecules in an ice crystal lattice. This hexagonal structure is a result of the hydrogen bonds formed between water molecules as they freeze, leading to six-fold symmetry in snowflake crystals.


What makes the different shapes of snowflakes?

well if a snowflakes melts at 80 degrees then the snowflake will be a puddle of water. So the temperature has to be a reasonable freezing point to keep the shape structured together. your welcome <3 :))


Is it true that if you melt a snowflake and re-freeze it it forms back into exactly the same shape?

No, when a snowflake melts and re-freezes, it will not form back into its original shape. The process of melting and refreezing can cause the water molecules to rearrange, leading to a different shape when it refreezes. Snowflakes are incredibly complex structures, and the chance of reforming the exact same shape is extremely unlikely.

Related Questions

What shape are snowflakes?

snowflakes are shaped like stars


Why don't all snowflakes have the same crystal form?

Snowflakes don't all have the same crystal form because their shape is influenced by factors like temperature, humidity, and air currents as they form in the atmosphere. These variations create unique patterns in each snowflake.


What shape do snowflakes share?

they don't share anything exept they are snowflakes they are all unique in their own special way:)


What is the special things about snowflakes?

they are all different (shape, size and design)


Are all snowflakes the same temperature?

No, not necessarily.


When it snows are the snowflakes the same?

No, snowflakes are not the same; each one is unique due to the varying conditions of temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure as they form. While they all share a hexagonal structure, the specific conditions during their formation lead to countless variations in shape and size. Even snowflakes that appear similar under a microscope often have subtle differences. Hence, the saying that "no two snowflakes are alike" holds true.


When Wilson bentley photograhped 1000 snowflakes what two discoverys did he make?

Snow is cold. Snowflakes are all the same


Are all moose antlers the same?

no, like snowflakes, no two antlers are the same


Can 2 snowflakes look the same?

No all snow flakes are different


Snowflakes always fit into what geometric shape?

hexagons


Is it possible for two snowflakes to be alike?

Snowflakes come in all different shapes and sizes just like people. No two snowflakes can ever be the same and that is a good thing because than there's more beautiful designs.


What are the different type of snowflakes?

All snowflakes are different