Formation of Crystals (IMAGE) Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology Caption Here we can see that around the large growing crystal (in the centre), a zone is forming where there are no larger crystals, only very small crystals. However, at a distance away from the large crystal, larger crystals may form (upper left corner). Credit Image courtesy of the authors of the paper Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.