Crystalline |
Amorphous |
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Well defined edges and faces |
Irregular surface |
Has definite pattern, regularly arranged |
No definite pattern, irregular arrangement |
These have a long range order meaning- there is a
regular pattern of arrangement of particles which repeats itself periodically
over the entire crystal. |
These have short range order meaning- regular predictable arrangement of the atoms are seen over a
short distance |
Sharp melting point |
Has varying range of melting point |
When cut with a sharp-edged tool, they split into two
pieces with plain and smooth surfaces. |
When cut with a sharp-edged tool, they cut into two pieces
with irregular shapes. |
Anisotropic in nature |
Isotropic in nature |
Also known as true soilds |
Also known as pseudo-solids or supercooled solids |
Examples Diamond, Ice, Sugar, Metals |
Examples Rubber, Plastic, Gel, Glass |
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