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The slower the water cools, the larger and more perfect the crystals will be. Rapid cooling often leads to many tiny, "mushy" crystals rather than one large specimen.

By heating the water, you can "trick" it into holding more solute than it normally would. As the water cools, it can no longer hold that extra material. The excess "falls out" of the liquid and clings to a surface, forming crystals. Popular Materials for Beginners growing crystals

Crystals are solids with a unique structure, where atoms, molecules, or ions are arranged in a repeating pattern called a crystal lattice. To grow crystals, you'll need a solution that's supersaturated with a dissolved substance, such as salt, sugar, or a chemical compound. The slower the water cools, the larger and