Collection: Quartz Dendrite
A crystal dendrite is a crystal that develops with a typical multi-branching tree-like form. Dendritic crystal growth is very common and illustrated by snowflake formation and frost patterns on a window. Dendritic crystallization forms a natural fractal pattern. Dendritic crystals can grow into a supercooled pure liquid or form from growth instabilities that occur when the growth rate is limited by the rate of diffusion of solute atoms to the interface. In the latter case, there must be a concentration gradient from the supersaturated value in the solution to the concentration in equilibrium with the crystal at the surface. Any protuberance that develops is accompanied by a steeper concentration gradients at its tip. This increases the diffusion rate to the tip. In opposition to this is the action of the surface tension tending to flatten the protuberance and setting up a flux of solute atoms from the protuberance out to the sides. However, overall, the protuberance becomes amplified. This process occurs again and again until a dendrite is produced.
The term "dendrite" comes from the Greek word dendron, which means "tree".
The term "dendrite" comes from the Greek word dendron, which means "tree".
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13.64ct Dendrite 20x15mm
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15.40ct Dendrite 15x20mm
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152.18ct Dendrite 55x33mm
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23.15ct Dendrite 26x17mm
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25.30ct Quartz Dendrite 24x10mm 26x15mm
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25.40ct Dendrite 24x19mm
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34ct Dendrite 29x19mm
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6.10ct Dendrite 16x12mm
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6.20ct Dendrite 18x12mm
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6.70ct Dendrite 16x12mm
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64.20ct Dendrite 38x25mm
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