A crystal or crystalline solid is a solid material, whose constituent atoms, molecules, or ions are arranged in an orderly repeating pattern extending in all three spatial dimensions. The scientific study of crystals and crystal formation is crystallography. The process of crystal formation via mechanisms of crystal growth is called crystallization or solidification. The word crystal is derived from the ancient Greek word κρύσταλλος (krustallos), which had the same meaning, but according to the ancient understanding of crystal. At root it means anything congealed by freezing, such as ice. The word once referred particularly to quartz, or "rock crystal".

Most metals encountered in everyday life are polycrystals. Crystals are often symmetrically intergrown to form crystal twins.

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What kind of crystal is best to use when shattering it with the unamplified human voice?
Q. I'm doing an extra credit project for my physical science class and I was wondering if anyone could give me the best specific type of crystal that is best to use. For example - should it be lead crystal? Or a different kind? Answers will be greatly appreciated.
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A. Doing this with an unamplified human voice is very hard, no matter what you use. Basically, you'll need the thinnest, mosy fragile design you can find, and a very powerful diaphram. Did you see the episode of Mythbusters where they did it? They found a professional singer who could do it, but only after trying a couple dozen different glasses. As far as what kind of crystal, I'm afraid I don't know that. But ultimately, this will be much easier with an amplification system.
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What drink can I substitute for crystal light, besides water?
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A. if you really enjoy your crystal light, some crystal light has Splenda in it. I have found this to be in the premixed one in a bottle. if you are trying to stay away from that also go to your local health food store ask them for drinks with stevia in it. Stevia is a natural sweetener, it doesn't cause the problems that sugar can with diabetics.
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What is the difference between a rock a crystal ?
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A. A crystal is a mineral, meaning it has an exact chemical composition and an orderly arrangement of it's atoms. A rock on th other hand, does not have an exact composition and can be made of many different kinds of minerals.
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