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DIY Crystallography: Grow Your Own Crystal Coral Reef On a cool January morning I marched into Smyths Toys store in Galway city to find myself standing in front of a small science section. I noticed a DIY Crystallography – Deep Sea Grow Kit for just 5 Euros and decided to give it a try. I never knew you can grow your own crystal coral reef right at home. I’m just an amateur on the subject of crystallography. But hey, I’m learning something new every day. Deep Sea Crystal Grow Kit – Contents What does the science kit box contain which was just bought for a five Euro note, you ask? Why, multiple things actually. In the box you will find 32 objects, including: Instructions: How to Grow Deep Sea Crystals: 1.Colour the Cardboard Objects I first took out the cardboard pieces and used markers to colour the white cardboard pieces. 2.…

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