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Post by watershield on Jan 8, 2006 0:48:30 GMT 1
I recently read an article about crystals and crystallite structure.
The article indicated that crystals have either, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, or 48 faces, naturally occurring in nature.
I know Quartz for example has 6 faces, what would have 48?
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Post by missj544 on Jan 8, 2006 2:12:04 GMT 1
Very interesting. I wish i had a answer for you Watersheild, but i think Circemoon is the expert on this.
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Post by Goth on Jan 8, 2006 11:17:29 GMT 1
Crystals with 48 faces are known as hexoctahedrons. They are very rare, and the only one's that I've come across, after some searching, are diamonds and garnets. ...hope this helps  |
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Post by watershield on Jan 9, 2006 3:51:24 GMT 1
Thanks you.
Yes it helps a very great deal.
I'm working on a theory and will post when or if I can substantiate so of my information.
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Post by Goth on Jan 9, 2006 10:17:30 GMT 1
You're welcome, and I look forward to reading it  |
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Post by angelis on Jan 27, 2006 14:57:26 GMT 1
ANDRADITE,
SPESSARTINE
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