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Viruses can form crystals and they can survive in this form for many years. however the HIV that causes Aids cannot do this .

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How do small crystals form?

Answer: Crystals usually form from molten rock as the molten rock gradually cools. If the molten rock cools very rapidly, then either small crystals form or no crystals form. An example of this is when lava is ejected from a volcano. If molten rock cools slowly, then large crystals can form. This happens usually when the molten material is very deep in the Earth. Examples of these types of crystals are diamonds, emeralds, rubies, etc.


How long does it take for salt crystals to form?

The time it takes for salt crystals to form can vary depending on factors like temperature and concentration of the salt solution. Typically, it can take a few hours to a few days for visible salt crystals to form.


Does crystals of a mineral come always in the same size?

The crystals will always form according the geometric parameters of the mineral crystal system to which they belong, but the size of the crystals varies depending on the environment in which they form.


What are 2 processes that form crystals?

Crystallization is the process of forming crystals by the cooling of a liquid, causing atoms or molecules to form an ordered solid structure. Another process is precipitation, where dissolved substances in a solution come together to form crystals as the solvent evaporates or cools.


Geodes form spectacular euhedral crystals because of what reason?

Geodes form spectacular euhedral crystals due to slow, controlled crystallization inside a cavity, which allows for well-defined crystal faces to develop. The slow growth process results in the formation of large, well-formed crystals with distinct geometric shapes.

Related Questions

Can salts form crystals?

Yes. Salts can form crystals (salt crystals).


What type of solution will form crystals?

a saturated solution will form crystals


Which Is what allows large crystals to form?

When magma coos slowly, it allows large crystals to form. The process of evaporation helps to form crystals.


What non living thing has the capacity to regenerate?

Crystals are an example of non-living things that are capable of self-regeneration through processes like dissolution and recrystallization. When broken or damaged, crystals can reform and grow, exhibiting a form of regeneration.


Which will form crystals faster Gatorade or water?

Gatorade will form crystals faster because it contains electrolytes, which are a form of salt. Salts are crystals, thus your answer. Pure water will not form crystals at all unless it reacts with another substance.


What minerals are in crystals?

Most minerals form crystals.


What are minerals crystals?

Most minerals form crystals.


Does salt form crystals?

Table salt is made of many tiny crystals. When you mix these salt crystals with water, they dissolve, losing their crystalline form. When the water evaporates, the salt crystals form once again.


Which type of compound will form visible crystals?

Many inorganic or organic compounds form crystals.


What geometrical shapes do crystals form?

Crystals form in the shapes of hexagons or six-sided prisms.


What is the plural form for virus?

The plural form of virus is viruses. It is not "viri".


Do Salol crystals form quicker when heated?

they do not form when heated! they form crystals when they are frozen bu a freezer or room tempreature.