Crystallometric

/ˌkrɪstələˈmɛtrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the measurement of crystals or their properties; involving quantitative analysis of crystal dimensions, angles, or other measurable characteristics.

Etymology

From crystal combined with -metric (from Greek metron meaning 'measure'). This term became important in the 19th century when scientists began precisely measuring crystal angles and dimensions to classify minerals and understand their properties.

Kelly Says

A crystallometric measurement of a diamond's internal structure can tell you where it came from, how old it is, and whether it's truly natural or synthetic—atoms arranged in geometric perfection leave a fingerprint that math can read.

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