On the relations between structure and morphology of crystals. I

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Abstract

An attempt is made by Hartman & Perdok to find relations between crystal structure and crystal morphology on an energy basis. It is concluded that the morphology of a crystal is governed by chains of strong bonds running through the structure.

Topics & Keywords

X-ray Diffraction in Crystallography Crystallization and Solubility Studies Mineralogy and Gemology Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Acta Crystallographica

Volume 8, Issue 1, pp. 49-52

DOI: 10.1107/s0365110x55000121

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