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The Physics Of A Crystal
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Most simple chemical compounds consist of crystals. If you were to examine a lump of crystalline material very closely, you would be able to see tiny individual crystals. All crystals have a definite geometric shape, determined by the way the atoms are linked together.
Mineralogists recognize 32 different classes of crystal, which are grouped int ....
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....are no planes along which the giant molecule can easily be split. This quality is what gives diamond its tremendous hardness.
Graphite on the other hand, consists of flat sheets of carbon atoms arranged in adjoining rings. Each carbon atom is linked to three others by fairly strong bond that all lie in the same plane. These can easily be overcome,.... |
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