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| − | A '''crystal''' is a substance in which the constituent [[atom]]s, [[ion]]s, or [[molecule]]s are arranged in a consistent, repetitive, and therefore orderly pattern. Crystals are extremely common, forming the basis for many [[rock | + | A '''crystal''' is a substance in which the constituent [[atom]]s, [[ion]]s, or [[molecule]]s are arranged in a consistent, repetitive, and therefore orderly pattern. Crystals are extremely common, forming the basis for many [[rock]]s and [[mineral]]s, and playing a large part in the [[biology|biological processes]] of many organisms. |
[[Category:Crystallography]] | [[Category:Crystallography]] | ||
[[Category:Biology]] | [[Category:Biology]] | ||