Review Questions for Crystal Growth Lecture
1. Many minerals grow from a liquid. Describe the primary steps
required for a mineral to grow from solution.
2. Ions add to nucleus to reduce ____________?
3. Which location on a nucleaus is the most advantageous to reduce
energy?
4. The most prominent faces on a crystal are those that grow fast or
slow? Why
5. Describe the Law of Bravais
6. What is a vectoral mineral property?
7. Describe twinning in crystals. How can a twin crystal commonly be
recognized in hand specimen?