Formation Growth of Crystals

Crystal formation

Crystals are solid material composed of atoms arranged in various geometrical patterns. Their shape is an external expression of their internal atomic structure. They work in harmony with vibrations and brainwaves and have, over the centuries, been used as powerful healing agents.

Energy

Energy, which crystals absorb, conserve and emit, is the driving force of crystal formation.

Development

The factors affecting crystal formation include a decrease in temperature, evaporation, a change in pressure or a chemical reaction. When the earth's molten magma core cooled, a metamorphosis of pre-existing materials took place; this example of crystal formation can be found in caves.

Nucleation

Nucleation is the process of solute molecules (the substance of crystal formation) meeting and growing together. When this happens, a type of energy, or attracting force, causes the solute molecules to become stronger until they break apart from the original solution.

Growth

Once solute molecules break from the original source, other solute molecules grow on the crystal, making it bigger and stronger.

Shapes

Triangles, squares, rectangles, hexagons, rhomboids, parallelograms and trapeziums make up the inner basic crystal alignment system.

Uses

Crystals have been used to alleviate depression, boost energy and heal joint pain, as well as soothe arthritic symptoms.

References

• Scienceray: Introductions to Crystals and Their Formations