Tag: Crystal
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Manufactured Diamonds and the Road to Scientific Discovery
Throughout history until the present day, diamonds have been a symbol of worth and value. Whenever one thinks of a diamond, highly priced jewelry is the forefront thought. However, the emergence of the lab-grown version established a wider range of benefits to humans and even to the evolution of science. The first synthetic diamond was…
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Quasicrystals are a scientist’s best friend
Generally, one can predict the shape of molecules by applying the VSEPR theory and knowledge of intermolecular and intramolecular bonds to a molecule. However, how can one predict the shape of a crystal when the atoms are shaped in such a unique pattern that never repeats? A quasicrystal is a naturally occurring type of crystal…