For water, this normally happens below 0°C ... Since it is so difficult to measure real crystal formation, simulations are often used. However, these are associated with major uncertainties.

We studied the mineral zircon in a meteorite from Mars and found evidence that water was present when the zircon crystal formed ... were active during the early formation of Mars' crust 4.45 ...

Crystal engineering is a field that focuses on the design and synthesis of molecular solids with specific properties. One of the key areas within this discipline is the formation of cocrystals ...

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The mineral-rich water then evaporates, leaving behind these beautiful crystal formations. Researchers are having a hard time pinpointing the exact time of formation. This is mainly due to the ...

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