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?