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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 Wulfs 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.
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Wang, X., Zhou, D. A new equilibrium form of zircon crystal. Sc. China Ser. B-Chem. 44, 516–523 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02880682
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