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Without a regular structure. Amorphous minerals do not have a repeating crystalline matrix. Glass, for example, is amorphous because it is cooled in the kiln quickly enough that no crystals have an opportunity to form.
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Glass vs. Crystalline
In ceramics, understanding the difference between what a glass and crystal are provides the basis for understanding the physical presence of glazes and clay bodies. |
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Crystallization
Ceramic glazes form crystals on cooling if the chemistry is right and the rate of cool is slow enough to permit molecular movement to the preferred orientation. |
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