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Experiment!

Minerals can be formed following various mechanisms:

• by crystallization from a melt

• by weathering

• by evaporation

• biologically

• after a reaction between solids


To better understand how minerals are formed, try out the following experiments by producing yourself and safely great crystals :
THE CRISTALLIZATION OF SUGAR
THE FORMATION OF SALT CRYSTALS
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Mineralogy

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