UHH Mineralogy

GEOL 212: Optical and Physical Mineralogy

INTRODUCTION TO CRYSTALLOGRAPHY--Crystallization, Twinning, and Defects


Nesse: p. 79-81 crystal growth (up to zoning) p. 84-90 on crystal defects and twinning.

Understand how diffusion, availability, nucleation sites, and kinetics influence crystal growth. Especially how the shape of a crystal may change during growth. Make sure that you understand the differences between the types of crystal defects and twin types.

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