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crystal habit

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noun

  1. crystallog the external shape of a crystal Compare crystal form

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When minerals are constrained so they do not develop their typical crystal habit, they are called anhedral.

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For some minerals, characteristic crystal habit is to grow crystal faces even when surrounded by other crystals in the rock.

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Some minerals crystallize in such tiny crystals, they do not show a specific crystal habit to the naked eye.

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For some minerals, characteristic crystal habit is to grow crystal faces even when surrounded by other crystals in rock.

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Minerals are identified by their unique physical properties, including luster, color, streak, hardness, crystal habit, fracture, cleavage, and special properties.

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