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Each [[mineral]] normally takes one or more characteristic forms, which can be useful for identification. | Each [[mineral]] normally takes one or more characteristic forms, which can be useful for identification. | ||
| − | Some of the most common [[crystal]] habits are: | + | Some of the most common [[crystal]] habits are:<ref>Chesterman, pp. 37-40</ref> |
*[[Acicular]] | *[[Acicular]] | ||
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*[[Twinned Crystals]] | *[[Twinned Crystals]] | ||
*[[Mineral Aggregates]] | *[[Mineral Aggregates]] | ||
| − | + | ==Notes== | |
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*Chesterman, Charles W. ''The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals'', Alfred A. Knopf: New York (1987) | *Chesterman, Charles W. ''The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals'', Alfred A. Knopf: New York (1987) | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:07, July 13, 2016
Each mineral normally takes one or more characteristic forms, which can be useful for identification.
Some of the most common crystal habits are:[1]
Notes
- ↑ Chesterman, pp. 37-40
References
- Chesterman, Charles W. The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals, Alfred A. Knopf: New York (1987)