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Crystal
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Science Fair Project 5th Grade |
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GET A CRYSTAL GROWING KIT ON AMAZON or E-BAY. PARENTAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED !
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Final display explains how crystals are formed, birefringence, and making artificial crystals. Also shows typical crystal shapes with examples. |
GET A GOOD SCIENCE FAIR BOOK FOR THIS PROJECT
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Demonstration of birefringence of calcite, comparison of real amethyst geode to artificial amethyst geode.
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In
the above photo, I am weighing the crystal powder on a digital scale.
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 Also shown is a split open geode, showing how geodes are found in nature. Science notebook (lower left) for examination by science fair judges, and a copy of the crystal booklet given to each of my classmates with sample pack of three types of crystals. 
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Here the amethyst-like crystals are growing in the solution. This process takes about 1 week. |
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 Taken under microscope from 1 drop of liquid that crystallized. 28X |
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Principal and teacher presenting a special award to me for outstanding scientific research. |
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