Comprehensive Crystal Identification: Unraveling Morphology, Structure, Optics, And Chemistry
To identify crystals, examine their external morphology (crystal faces and habit), internal structure (crystallography and lattice), optical properties (refractive index, birefringence, pleochroism), physical properties (density, hardness, cleavage), and chemical composition (elemental analysis and molecular structure). Utilize advanced techniques such as habit analysis, twinning identification, and zoning observation. Crystals, with their captivating forms and enigmatic properties,…