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crystal habit

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crystal habit [′kristĀ·əl ‚habĀ·ət]
(crystallography)
The size and shape of the crystals in a crystalline solid. Also known as habit.


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The initial ice crystal habit is dependent upon the temperature and degree of supersaturation with respect to ice and liquid water aloft (Magono and Lee 1966).
John Torgesen (1948-1972) Growth and purification of large single crystals from aqueous solutions under extreme control of temperature and temperature gradients, measurement of impurity retention and resulting crystal habit modifications.
Additionally, the unique patented process delivers superior PCC products in terms of purity, crystal habit, size and size distribution.
 
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