Crystal Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
Two or more minerals whose atoms are arranged in same type of crystal structure.
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ISOMORPHISM
2
Q
Minerals that have different crystal structures but have the same chemical formula.
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POLYMORPHISM
3
Q
the growth of mineral grain requires that the appropriate atoms and ions find each other and then chemically bond to form what will become the nucleus of a crystal. The nucleus must then grow by progressively adding additional atoms/ions to its surface
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Homogeneous Nucleation
4
Q
new mineral nucleates by taking advantage of the structure of an existing mineral.
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Heterogeneous Nucleation
