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Why can minerals that form early in fractional crystallization grow distinct crystal shapes?
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Why can minerals that form early in fractional crystallization grow distinct crystal shapes?
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They grow distinct crystal shapes because they have a loot of room and their growth and movement is not restricted, which enables them to form in whichever way they can, which is why they are so distinct.
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