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What environment will produce the largest crystal sizes?

Construct a short Essay (Make sure you include information about Temp, Pressure, amount of dissolved solids, & cooling time)

Is there support for your Claim?

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Answer:

one factor is the speed at which crystals are formed

explanation:

crystals that are formed near or on the surface tend to crystalize faster and therefore are usually smaller crystals deeper in the crust tend to crystalize slower and therefore are larger

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