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Are crystal always formed by ions?
No, not all crystals are formed by ions. Some crystals are formed by covalent bonds, where atoms share electrons, rather than by the attraction of ions. Additionally, some crystals can be formed by metallic bonds, where electrons are delocalized among a lattice of metal atoms.
Why do some rocks have both small and large crystals?
It depends how slow/fast it cools into a rock. The slower it cools, the larger the crystals. The faster it cools, the smaller the crystals. It can also have no crystals. Let's say lava shot itself into the water. It cools so fast it might not have crystals
Are sedimentary rocks formed because of water evaporating and leaving crystals behind?
Some sedimentary rock is formed this way; chemical sedimentary rock formed from evaporites, like rock salt, and rock gypsum.
What is a type of crystal grain that forms when rock cools Slowly?
When molten rock cools slowly, it will have a lot of time to form crystals, so the crystal size will be quite big. Take granite, for example. With the naked eye, you can see the individual crystals. The grain size is quite large. The kind of mineral that forms is dependent on the composition of the magma.
Why do some igneous rocks have larger crystals than others?
The size of the crystals depend on the time it took the rock to cool. Slow cooling rocks have larger crystals because they had a longer time to grow their crystals. For example Basalt is an volcanic extrusive igneous rock that forms from rapid cooling of the magma and are usually located near the surface or on the ocean floor, it has finer crystals not visible by the naked eye. Granite is an intrusive igneous rock that forms from slow cooling of the magma within the earth crust, it has larger crystals.
Are some crystals are formed from minerals dissolved in liquids?
Yes, in fact that's how a lot of crystals are formed.
Does tuff have crystals?
In some cases it does contain crystals that formed prior to the eruption.
Are crystals formed by volcanoes?
Some are, not others.
Are crystal always formed by ions?
No, not all crystals are formed by ions. Some crystals are formed by covalent bonds, where atoms share electrons, rather than by the attraction of ions. Additionally, some crystals can be formed by metallic bonds, where electrons are delocalized among a lattice of metal atoms.
How do you suppose a halite is crystals formed?
Halite crystals are formed by evaporation from solution. To try this at home, boil some water, add salt until no more will dissolve, and let cool. Crystal growing is fun!
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.
What is salol?
I think that it is some sort of liquid. We used it in science class to grow crystals. * SALOL is phenyl salicylate, which comes as a white crystal and then is melted down and cooled at varying temperatures and conditions to form different size crystals.
Are some crystal formed from minerals dissolved in liquids?
Yes, some crystals can form from minerals dissolved in liquids. These minerals can precipitate out of the liquid solution and grow into crystalline structures under certain conditions such as changes in temperature, pressure, or the evaporation of the liquid. Examples include salt crystals forming from evaporated seawater and quartz crystals forming from dissolved silica in hydrothermal fluids.
Why do some rocks have both small and large crystals?
It depends how slow/fast it cools into a rock. The slower it cools, the larger the crystals. The faster it cools, the smaller the crystals. It can also have no crystals. Let's say lava shot itself into the water. It cools so fast it might not have crystals
Why are some clouds built up of water droplets while others are made up of ice crystals?
For ease of explanation we may say that it all depends on the height of the clouds. Cirrus clouds are high and thin and made entirely of ice crystals forming above 20,000 feet. Low clouds are formed when water vapor turns back into liquid water drops, called condensation. The more the cloud rises the cooler it becomes until ice crystals are formed
Are sedimentary rocks formed because of water evaporating and leaving crystals behind?
Some sedimentary rock is formed this way; chemical sedimentary rock formed from evaporites, like rock salt, and rock gypsum.
Do all crystals form in caves?
No because i made some in school last year and it all depends on the climate, and how it is formed/made.
