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Crystal systems are the way in which unit cells are categorized according to their axial and dimensional symmetry while crystal structure refers to size, shape, and atomic arrangement within the lattice.

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What happens when one growing crystal encounters another growing crystal?

When two growing crystals encounter each other, they can either merge and continue growing together, or they can compete for space and resources, leading to irregular or distorted crystal shapes. The outcome depends on various factors like the crystal structures, growth conditions, and relative growth rates of the crystals.


Pyromophite is an example of what crystal system?

Pyromorphite belongs to the hexagonal crystal system. This system is characterized by three axes of equal length that intersect at 120-degree angles, with one axis perpendicular to the plane formed by the other two axes.


What is change from one system to another called?

The change from one system to another is typically called a transition or migration. It involves moving data, processes, and resources from one system to another in order to upgrade or replace the existing system.


How would you use crystal structure to tell a crystal of pyrite from a crystal of gypsum?

Pyrite has a cubic crystal structure with metallic luster and a brassy yellow color, while gypsum has a monoclinic crystal structure with a pearly luster and colorless to white appearance. By examining the crystal structure under a microscope and observing the physical properties such as color and luster, one can distinguish between pyrite and gypsum crystals.


What allows one element to substitute for another in the crystal of a particular mineral?

One element can substitute for another in the crystal structure of a mineral primarily due to similarities in ionic size, charge, and coordination environment. This phenomenon, known as solid solution, occurs when the substituting element has comparable physical and chemical properties, allowing it to fit into the crystal lattice without significantly disrupting the overall structure. Additionally, factors such as temperature and pressure can influence the extent of substitution.

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What is an example of a monoclinic crystal?

Gypsum and orthoclase feldspar are in the monoclinic crystal system.


Can moving a crystal from one location to another effect its growth?

yes


What happens when one growing crystal encounters another growing crystal?

When two growing crystals encounter each other, they can either merge and continue growing together, or they can compete for space and resources, leading to irregular or distorted crystal shapes. The outcome depends on various factors like the crystal structures, growth conditions, and relative growth rates of the crystals.


What is epitaxialiality?

. The growth of the crystals of one mineral on the crystal face of another mineral


What crystal system do halite crystals belong to?

Halite crystals belong to the isometric crystal system. This means that the crystal structure exhibits cubic symmetry, with all edges of the crystal being of equal length and intersecting at 90-degree angles.


What is the ability of one system to cause change in another system called?

The ability of one system to cause change in another system is called influence or interaction. It refers to the impact that one system has on the behavior or state of another system.


Are minerals that have particles arranged in a diamond or crystal pattern?

Atoms within a mineral are arranged into an orderly geometric spatial arrangement known as crystal structure. There are 14 basic crystal lattices (refered to as the Bravais lattices) which fit into one of 7 crystal system (triclinic, monoclinic, orthorhombic, tetragonal, rhombohedral, hexagonal and cubic) and all observed minerals fit into one crystal lattice and one crystal system. Diamond on the other hand is an allotrope of carbon arranged into an isometric hexoctahedral (Cubic-type) crystal system.


What are Sugar molecules called that can combine with one another to form large molecules?

Crystal


The unit cell of amazonite is made of three pairs of faces each pair different from the others. The faces are oriented at angles to one another that are not 90 degrees. What type of crystal system is?

triclinic


What is a home recipe for flushing one's system of crystal meth?

how to flush your body from Amphetamines


Where can you find a Charmander in pokemon crystal?

The only way to obtain a Charmander in Generation II (Gold, Silver, Crystal) is to trade one from another game.


How do you find the value of a crystal ball of bast a Franklin mint collectors item?

could you please tell me the price of the crystal ball of bast the one with the two cats