Crystal formation and structural differences
Crystals form through the natural crystallization process when magma cools in the Earth’s crust, taking billions of years. Factors like temperature, pressure, and impurities influence crystal types and colors. Quartz, initially clear, transforms into amethyst or rose quartz with the presence of compounds. Minerals, rocks, crystals, and gemstones have distinct definitions: minerals possess crystalline structure, rocks combine minerals, crystals exhibit ordered patterns, and gemstones are cut and polished valuable minerals. The value of a gemstone depends on quality, size, rarity, and color.
January 23, 2024
