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Chemistry for Everyone
A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words: The BLT in Teaching Crystal Structure
Arthur M. Lesk
Department of Haematology, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Wellcome/MRC Building, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2XY, UK

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November 2000
Vol. 77 No. 11
p. 1423

Abstract
In explaining descriptions of crystals, many authors have emphasized the idea that Nature makes crystals, but human beings draw unit cell boundaries. The accompanying figure contains a useful classroom demonstration to drive this point home.
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*  Citation
Lesk, Arthur M. J. Chem. Educ. 2000 77 1423.
*  Keywords
Crystallography / Crystal Growth; Humor / Puzzles; Inquiry-Based / Discovery Method; Teaching / Learning Aids
*  History
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October 6, 2000
April 15, 2005
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