answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

beryl frequently forms hexagonally shaped crystals

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

AnswerBot

6mo ago

The crystals of beryl typically form hexagonal prisms, often with flat terminations at each end. Beryl can also occur in other formations such as tabular or bladed crystals.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Beryl crystals are generally hexagonal with flat top and bottom terminations.

Dihexagonal Dipyramidal--see link below.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What shape are the crystals of beryl?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

How does Beryl form?

Beryl is exclusively of a pegmatite mineral. When this pegmatite magma has a rich source of beryllium, the beryl crystals are formed. They are formed in high temperature veins by these beryllium bearing gas content.


What are crystals once they have had a chance to grow and take shape?

crystals are blank that have had a chance to grow and take shape.


What shape do crystals have to take to give energy?

Crystals do not give energy!


What are the largest crystals on earth?

The largest crystals on Earth are found in the Cave of the Crystals in Naica, Mexico. These selenite crystals can reach sizes of up to 39 feet (12 meters) in length and weigh several tons. They formed under unique conditions of high temperature and high mineral concentrations in the cave.


What shape are borax crystals?

Borax forms crystals with a Monoclinic Prismatic structure.


What is the shape of graphite crystals?

Graphite crystals have a hexagonal shape due to the arrangement of carbon atoms in layers called graphene sheets. These sheets are stacked on top of each other, forming the distinct hexagonal shape of graphite crystals.


Do crystals change their shape?

Yes, they can "grow".


Are emeralds renewable?

Yes, the synthetic emeralds are renewable and are easily made. The emeralds are crystals of Beryl containing chromium and often iron as trace impurities.


What is the most common crystal shape of calcite?

Calcite commonly forms rhombohedral crystals. These crystals have a shape resembling a slanted cube with parallelogram faces.


How can you identify the shape of the crystals on well polished minirals?

do you???


Is beryl a sulfate?

Beryl is a sillicate


Do crystals change shape?

Yes, they can "grow".