Which of the Following Statements Concerning Mineral Crystal Formation Is

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning mineral crystal formation is NOT true?

• A) The physical space available in which a crystal grows is a limiting factor in the shape of a crystal.
• B) Given two elements of equal abundance, the element that contributes more readily to mineral formation is the one that "fits" better on an atomic level.
• C) Because the identity of the available atoms remains constant, the formation of crystals is independent of the rate of cooling of the molten rock from which it forms.
• D) Atoms of a similar size can often replace one another within a crystal structure without changing the identity of the crystal.

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