Special Issue on Mineral Crystals
Most mineral crystals grow from molten rock deep within the Earth. Crystals can even grow from vapors rich in mineral components. This happens most commonly in volcanic areas where hot gases encounter cool surroundings and deposit crystals. As a magma cools, many crystals form simultaneously and crowd into one another, producing irregular shapes. In this rock slab, quartz and feldspar crystallized to form the speckled granite. All these mineral crystals grew naturally within the Earth. The keys to their varied forms—whether they are cubes, needles, blades, or a myriad of other shapes—lie inside them. Different kinds of atoms arrange themselves in particular patterns, determining each crystal's basic shape. The beauty and regularity of crystals impressed people to such an extent that in the past crystals were regarded as products of nature with mysterious properties. Nowadays people believe that mineral crystal can enhance magnetic field and promote sleep. It also has efficacy in regulation of endocrine disorders and detoxification.
In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring mineral crystals. The topics to be covered by this special issue include, but are not limited to:
Authors should read over the journal’s Authors’ Guidelines carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.
Please kindly notice that the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title is supposed to be specified and the re-search field “Special Issue - Mineral Crystals” should be chosen during your submission.
According to the following timetable:
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Manuscript Due
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July 24th, 2014
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Publication Date
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September 2014
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Guest Editor:
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Please contact Editorial Assistant at
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