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Crystals: Meaning, Elements and Symmetry | Rocks | Geology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of a Crystal 2. Elements of a Crystal 3. Crystallographic Axes 4. Parameters, Indices, Symbols 5. Forms. Meaning of a Crystal: A crystal may be defined as a solid polyhedral form of a substance bounded by smooth geometrical surfaces called faces. Crystals may be natural or synthetic. Natural crystals occurring in [...]

By Ritu Malik|2018-02-20T09:48:02+00:00February 20, 2018|Crystals|Comments Off

Twinning in Crystals: Meaning, Types and Laws | Rocks | Geology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Twinning in Crystals 2. Some Illustrations of Twinning in Crystals 3. Types 4. Laws. Meaning of Twinning in Crystals: Generally crystals grow from the melts as individual specimens, each having its own shape, form and crystallographic characteristic. Sometimes, however, two crystals of the same compound may be formed from the [...]

By Ritu Malik|2018-02-20T09:48:02+00:00February 20, 2018|Crystals|Comments Off