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ENERGY
BY KALENGA RICHARD
COMP#:12027782
INTRODUTION
Atoms at the crystal edge do not have all their bonds satisfied,
and consequently the surface of the crystal is less stable and
has excess energy. This energy is what is termed as surface
free energy or interfacial energy.
Quartzite
Crack
Recrystallization
Cement
Crack
Crack
Micas, for example, grow as platy crystals because the {001} form
has a lower overall surface energy than any other form.
Soap-bubble texture
CONCLUSION
REFERRENCES
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