Examples of artificially grown crystals
Gypsum
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| Gypsum group, showing twinned crystals, obtained using gel crystallization. |
Crystal details |
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| Compound name | Gypsum |
| Formula | CaSO4.2H2O |
| Dimensions | 1 cm |
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| Colour | transparent |
| Keywords | inorg |
Growth conditions |
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| Technique | Crystallization in gel |
| Temperature | 318K |
| Pressure | |
| Growth rate | |
| Solvent | none |
| Doping procedure | none |
| Keywords | sol |
Comments |
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| Application(s) | We study the influence of different physical-chemical conditions and impurities in the formation of calcium sulfate phases and their habit and twinning. |
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