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What kind of rock typically contains crystals within its structure?

Igneous rocks typically contain crystals within their structure.


What is a crystal garden?

A crystal garden is a science experiment or project where crystals are grown on a variety of surfaces using a crystal-growing solution. This creates a visually appealing and educational display of different colored and textured crystals.


Are crystals the same thing as crystal gardens?

No, crystals are solid substances in which atoms are arranged in a repeating pattern, while crystal gardens are a DIY science project where crystals grow on a base material using a chemical solution. Crystal gardens are typically created by mixing chemicals to grow small crystal formations, while crystals are naturally occurring minerals with specific chemical compositions.


What kind of rock formation is sometimes filled with crystals?

Geodes are rocks that are lined or filled with crystals. Pegmatites are rock formations that often exhibit extremely large crystals. Just a note--all rocks are composed of mineral crystals, with few exceptions. The crystals in some, however are just too small to see.


What kind of texture does a rock with large crystals scattered on a background of much smaller crystals have?

The rock would have a porphyritic texture, with large crystals (phenocrysts) embedded in a finer-grained matrix (groundmass). This texture is typically the result of two stages of cooling during the formation of the rock, where the larger crystals formed first deep in the Earth and then the finer-grained matrix formed as the magma moved closer to the surface.