Things you may have not known about Crystals

1. Rhythm: Crystals are repeated atoms, ions or molecules.

2.  Any Solid material can cystalize

3. Crystal glass, which is used for things like vases consists of atoms or molecules that are all jumbled, not like well patterned order that defines a crystal. 

4. The oldest known pieces of our planet, which are predicted to be 4.4 billion year old zircon crystals, from Australia.

5. The centre of the earth was thought to be one 1,500 mile wide iron crystal. It is thought now that it is not made up of one, but a number of smaller crystals.

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How do crystals form?

New minerals are forming constantly. At the top of the surface of the earth and deep within the earth. Crystals also grow from vapors which are rich in minerals. Volcanic areas are the place which has the most crystal productions. Most crystals grow from rock deep in the Earth. When Magma cools down, crystals form and move into one another. This then makes irregular shapes.

Why are the crystals of this quartz so large and well formed?
Quartz crystals are mineral rich. These begin to form on things like rock walls. Some even grow on dust! It all depends on the changes in tempreture as to how quickly they grow.

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