The surface tensions of the {100}, {110}, {101} and {211} faces are calculated by using Machenzie's method. A new equilibrium form of zircon crystal is then derived on the basis of Wulf's Law. This theoretic f...The surface tensions of the {100}, {110}, {101} and {211} faces are calculated by using Machenzie's method. A new equilibrium form of zircon crystal is then derived on the basis of Wulf's Law. This theoretic form consists of {100} prismatic faces and {211} pyramidal faces, which is different from that of the prediction by the periodic bond chain theory. The discovery of the equilibrium form of zircon crystal provides a clue for understanding of the morphology of zircon crystals formed in deep magma chamber, indicating that zircon morphology is an indicator of crystallization conditions.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 49672103)
文摘The surface tensions of the {100}, {110}, {101} and {211} faces are calculated by using Machenzie's method. A new equilibrium form of zircon crystal is then derived on the basis of Wulf's Law. This theoretic form consists of {100} prismatic faces and {211} pyramidal faces, which is different from that of the prediction by the periodic bond chain theory. The discovery of the equilibrium form of zircon crystal provides a clue for understanding of the morphology of zircon crystals formed in deep magma chamber, indicating that zircon morphology is an indicator of crystallization conditions.
