In this article we will discuss about the optical and physical properties of minerals. Physical Properties of Minerals: 1. Colour: The colour of any object is a light dependent property- it is the appearance of the particular object in light (darkness destroys colour). A particular colour is produced by reflection of some and absorption of […]
Minerals: Optical and Physical Properties | Rocks | Geology
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Crystals: Meaning, Elements and Symmetry | Rocks | Geology
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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 […]
Twinning in Crystals: Meaning, Types and Laws | Rocks | Geology
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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 […]