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Crystallisation force

Crystallisation force is the ease with which a crystal can develop its crystalline shape during growth. If it develops easily, it is referred to as a strong or euhedral mineral, otherwise it is a weak or anhedral mineral.

Depending on its ability to grow its crystalline shape, a mineral is called euhedral or anhedral. This is the crystallisation force. © DR Depending on its ability to grow its crystalline shape, a mineral is called euhedral or anhedral. This is the crystallisation force. © DR


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