Crystals (1958)

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Channel: A/V Geeks 16mm Films · 2012 · Education

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This film explores the fascinating world of crystals, explaining that they are not just large, beautiful geological formations but are ubiquitous in everyday substances like salt and snowflakes. It demonstrates how crystals grow from solutions, gases, and molten materials, emphasizing that their shape is determined by their internal atomic structure, not their size. The video delves into the atomic basis of crystals, proposing that they are composed of atoms arranged in regular, repeating patterns, which explains their consistent angles and cleavage properties. Ultimately, the film portrays crystal formation as a remarkable, almost miraculous process of atomic construction.

Keywords: Crystals, atomic structure, growth, solids, molecular arrangement, symmetry, cleavage, microscopy, minerals, nature.

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