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Crystals are solids that form by a regular repeated pattern of molecules connecting together. Shaped like cubes, hexagons, and tetragons. They are all around us. Some crystals sparkle, especially jewels like diamonds and rubies. Crystals are minerals that have grown into regular solid shapes.
The variety of crystals , particularly those that are valued most are: diamonds, rubies, sapphire-derive from molten rock, or magma. Magma is produced from the intense heat from the earth's core melts rocks in the upper mantle, or the crust. As this molten soup of atoms cools and solidifies, it forms a symmetrical three dimensional crystal or crystals. Magma ,which cools rapidly, may have insufficient time to form crystals and instead turns into amorphous material such as obsidian, which is a natural glass. As magma cools, the first crystals to form are the ones that have the highest melting points or relatively simple chemical compositions
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Do all crystals have smooth edges?
No, not all crystals have smooth edges. Some crystals, like pyrite and fluorite, can have natural jagged or rough edges depending on their formation process. Smooth edges are more common in crystals like quartz and amethyst that form in more stable environments.
If a crystal cools rapidly it would be?
Not enough information. Some crystals will break if they cool rapidly, some crystals will not form correctly if the solution cools too quickly.
Some WHAT igneous rocks have individual mineral crystals that are too small to be seen without magnification?
Aphanitic igneous rocks have individual mineral crystals that are too small to be seen without magnification. These rocks cool rapidly, resulting in the formation of tiny crystals. Examples include basalt and rhyolite.
Why do some rocks have crystal?
Some rocks have crystals because the minerals within them cooled and solidified slowly, allowing enough time for the atoms to arrange themselves in an ordered, repeating pattern. This orderly arrangement forms crystals with distinct shapes and structures, giving the rock its crystalline appearance.
Do rocks have crystals?
Some rocks may contain crystals, but not all rocks contain crystals. Crystals can be found in rocks that have volcanic origin.
Are all crystals valuable?
some crystals are and some aren't.
Are some crystals eatable?
You can eat some kinds of crystals... salt crystals and sugar crystals, for example. It's probably not a good idea to eat, say, quartz crystals, though.
Why some crystals are opaque?
Thse crystals do not transmit light radiation.
Does tuff have crystals?
In some cases it does contain crystals that formed prior to the eruption.
What are the purple and white crystals called?
Purple crystals are commonly known as amethyst, and white crystals are usually quartz. Some specific examples include lepidolite for purple crystals and selenite for white crystals.
Where some of the crystals are on force unleashed are?
if u have ds the crystals are: yellow, blue purple and green.
What are some common items that form crystals?
Salt and ice are two common mineral crystals.
Does all crystals have eight square sides?
Some crystals have 6 sides while others have 4. Some of the four sided are rhombuses
Are some crystals are formed from minerals dissolved in liquids?
Yes, in fact that's how a lot of crystals are formed.
Are crystals formed by volcanoes?
Some are, not others.
What is some information on sugar crystals?
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Is there any crystals in New Zealand?
Oh yes, I have picked up some handsome quartz crystals in the mountains.
