crystal form

noun

1. crystallog a symmetrical set of planes in space, associated with a crystal, having the same symmetry as the crystal class Compare crystal habit

Example Sentences

In one dramatic example of the necessity of predicting crystal structures, scientists in the late 1990s discovered that capsules of the HIV drug ritonavir later transformed from the known crystal form into an unknown but more stable form.

From Science Daily

Most users provoke the stress response from the toad, dry the toxin into a crystal form and smoke it.

From Washington Times

Now, they value the beauty and aesthetics over the composition and consider a mineral’s luster, transparency, crystal form and geometry.

From New York Times

In crystal form, elements such as silicon might register an interaction with dark matter at lower energies than traditional detectors, opening up a new avenue for discovery.

From Scientific American

As sweets cool, the dissolved sugar tends to return to crystal form, ruining the smooth texture.

From Salon