DIY Crystallography: Grow Your Own Crystal Coral Reef
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. What does a five Euros science kit box contain, you ask? Why, multiple things actually. In the box you will find 32 objects: How TO: Deep Sea Crystal Grow Kit; 1.Colour the Cardboard Objects I first took out the cardboard pieces and used markers to colour the cardboard shaped objects. I then set up the cardboard pieces in the petri dishes. You should have 2 pieces…