GROWING CRYSTALS
Crystal is a solid material formed with atoms and molecules that are arranged in a consistent repeating pattern. This gives a definite shape to the crystals. Some of the crystals which are expensive are known to us like amethysts or diamonds. Do you wonder how crystals are found right in your kitchen? Yes, in the form of salt and sugar.
Crystals can be easily grown by adding a crystal-forming chemical to water and waiting for the water to cool or evaporate. Growing crystals is really a fun experiment for kids. They enjoy growing crystals in different and learn their science along the way. Let's see a few ways to grow crystals at home and engage kids with fun learning.Epsom Salt:
Epsom salt is inexpensive and readily available in the pharmacy or craft store.
It accepts food color as well if you want to grow colorful needle-like crystals.
It is non-toxic and crystals can be grown in a few minutes to an hour when the liquid is refrigerated.
Click here to know more about growing crystals with Epsom salt.
Sugar Crystal or Rock Candy
Sugar crystals or rock candy is really interesting and is non-toxic and safe to eat.
As sugar readily accepts food coloring.
But it grows as crystals very slowly it will often take a week to grow crystals.
Click here to know more about growing crystals with sugar or rock candy crystals.
Borax Crystal
Take some sticks and dip them into borax solution overnight. You could see the crystals growing around the stick.
Borax is a chemical sold in the market as a laundry booster or an insecticide. It does not accept food coloring.
You can also use a pipe cleaner, bend it into fun shapes, and dip it into the borax solution overnight. You can see the crystal grow in the fun shape of pipe cleaners.
Borax is non-toxic but should not eat. It can be done with the guidance of adults.
Click here to know more about growing crystals with Borax
Alum Crystal
Alum Crystals are non-toxic and are easily available in the spice rack of the grocery store. Alum powder is normally used for pickling and water purification.
Alum clear crystals are formed into a definite geometrical shape and somewhat resemble diamonds, but they are much softer than gemstones.
This alum's crystal growth will take some days or a couple of weeks.
Growing a large crystal will take some days or a couple of weeks
Click here to know how to grow the Alum crystal
Even though these are kids' engaging experiments please do them with adult supervision.
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Crystals can be easily grown by adding a crystal-forming chemical to water and waiting for the water to cool or evaporate. Growing crystals is really a fun experiment for kids. They enjoy growing crystals in different and learn their science along the way. Let's see a few ways to grow crystals at home and engage kids with fun learning.
Epsom salt is inexpensive and readily available in the pharmacy or craft store.
It accepts food color as well if you want to grow colorful needle-like crystals.
It is non-toxic and crystals can be grown in a few minutes to an hour when the liquid is refrigerated.
Sugar crystals or rock candy is really interesting and is non-toxic and safe to eat.
As sugar readily accepts food coloring.
But it grows as crystals very slowly it will often take a week to grow crystals.
Take some sticks and dip them into borax solution overnight. You could see the crystals growing around the stick.
Borax is a chemical sold in the market as a laundry booster or an insecticide. It does not accept food coloring.
You can also use a pipe cleaner, bend it into fun shapes, and dip it into the borax solution overnight. You can see the crystal grow in the fun shape of pipe cleaners.
Borax is non-toxic but should not eat. It can be done with the guidance of adults.
Alum Crystals are non-toxic and are easily available in the spice rack of the grocery store. Alum powder is normally used for pickling and water purification.
Alum clear crystals are formed into a definite geometrical shape and somewhat resemble diamonds, but they are much softer than gemstones.
This alum's crystal growth will take some days or a couple of weeks.
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