Crystals

Solids with a highly ordered crystalline structure.

crystalline solids

/ˈkrɪstəl/

The word 'crystal' derives from the Greek word ‘krystallos’ meaning ice, as early Greeks believed quartz was always frozen.

Crystals are like super-organized building blocks that form beautiful shapes, such as diamonds and salt.

What is a crystal? A solid with atoms arranged in a repeating pattern
How are crystals formed? They form through geological processes or by growing them in labs
What is a crystal used for? Crystals are used in electronics, jewelry and scientific research

crystalline forms

mineral solid

quartz diamond amethyst ruby

atoms ions molecules

geology mineralogy

geological feature mineral