Researchers learn to predict how crystals take shape from their internal chemistry, even when the crystal lacks symmetry.

Crystal carvings are more than just beautiful decorations; they possess ancient symbolism and are believed to channel ...

Australian scientists have gained new insights into the fundamental behavior of flexible materials, allowing for the design ...

Just as crystal colors affect energy, so to do crystal shapes. Here, experts explain what seven crystal shapes mean and how to best use them.

(Nanowerk News) A crystal’s shape is determined by its inherent chemistry, a characteristic that ultimately determines its final form from the most basic of details. But sometimes the lack of symmetry ...

Rice University researchers learn to predict how crystals take shape from their internal chemistry, even when the crystal lacks symmetry.

Snowflakes vary by size and shape but exactly how many different patterns are there and what weather features influence their appearance?

Imagine a liquid that flows freely one moment, then stiffens into a near-solid the next, and then can switch back with a ...

Gemstones News: Unlock the hidden potential of crystals by understanding their shapes. Each form, from pointed generators to raw, unpolished stones, influences energy ...

The new paradigm of two step incorporation, mediated by an intermediate state, could help in understanding how small parts in a liquid can influence the detailed shapes of crystals found in nature.