pääkiteen
Pääkiteen is a Finnish term that translates to "main crystal" or "master crystal." In certain contexts, it refers to a primary crystal structure that dictates the overall growth and properties of a larger crystalline material. This concept is particularly relevant in fields such as crystallography, materials science, and mineralogy.
The idea of a pääkiteen suggests that within a polycrystalline aggregate or a growing crystal, there exists
In some geological formations, a large, well-formed crystal can act as a pääkiteen, with subsequent mineral