Collection of artificially grown crystals

This collection of crystals has been selected by the IUCr Commission on Crystal Growth and Characterization of Materials as examples of high-quality crystals grown artificially. If you would like to add your examples, please use the submission form.

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zeolite LTA Na12(H2O)27[AlSiO4]12 – an open framework silicate obtained from hydrothermal synthesis at ~90ºC. Sodium and water fill the huge channels and can diffuse easily

 

Miguel Gregorkiewitz

Lutetium Aluminum Garnet activated by Cerium Six Ce:LuAG fibers grown by the Micro Pulling Down technique: 2mm in diameter 230 mm in length 0.15% Cerium

 

Sara Faraj

Gypsum Gypsum group, showing twinned crystals, obtained using gel crystallization.

 

César Menor Salván

Silicon dioxide Silicon oxide nanowires grown from the same seed particle forming a nanostructure with spider-like shape

 

Marco Negri and Paola Lagonegro

Crystal of Tutton's salt family Crystal of Tutton's salt family with chemical formula (NH4)2NixCo(1-X)(SO4)2 6H2O containing 60% cobalto.

 

Michelle de Oliveira

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