Mineral Video Notes

Striations vs Growth Lines in Crystals

Striations and growth lines are often confused when observing mineral crystals. Striations are parallel lines on crystal faces caused by variations during growth. Growth lines are patterns formed as a...

Striations vs Growth Lines in Crystals

Striations and growth lines are often confused when observing mineral crystals. Striations are parallel lines on crystal faces caused by variations during growth. Growth lines are patterns formed as a...

Himalayan Double Terminated Quartz Explained | ...

Double terminated Quartz from Himachal Pradesh DT formation requires very specific growth conditions. Instead of being fixed to a hard rock wall, the crystal must grow freely inside a cavity;...

Himalayan Double Terminated Quartz Explained | ...

Double terminated Quartz from Himachal Pradesh DT formation requires very specific growth conditions. Instead of being fixed to a hard rock wall, the crystal must grow freely inside a cavity;...