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Crystal Form, Zones, Crystal Habit
http://www.tulane.edu/~sanelson/eens211/forms_zones_habit.htm
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This site is a lecture by Dr. Stephen Nelson from Tulane University that explores the use of the Miller Index notation to designate crystal forms. Topics include crystal forms, general and special forms, and open and closed forms. Also discussed is the relationship between form and crystal faces, along with zones and zone symbols, the vectorial properties of crystals, and crystal habit. Tables and illustrations accompany the text.
Intended for grade levels:
  • College (15-16)
  • Graduate / Professional
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Illustration - scientific
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Mineralogy or petrology
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No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2001 Tulane University New Orleans, LA 70118
DLESE Catalog ID: SERC-NAGT-000-000-000-737
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http://www.tulane.edu/~sanelson/eens211/
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: Dr Stephen A. Nelson
Tulane University