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A small illustrated tutorial on how to make rhombus crystals yourself

A small illustrated tutorial on how to make rhombus crystals yourself

In daily life , many things are made through chemical reactions, but what I want to share with you next is to show its most charming side - using chemicals to make a beautiful rhombus crystal.

A small illustrated tutorial on how to make rhombus crystals yourself

The first step , in order to make a beautiful crystal, we first need to prepare potassium aluminum sulfate, potassium chromium sulfate, hot water and a few days.

A small illustrated tutorial on how to make rhombus crystals yourself

Step 2 , measure 100 grams of potassium aluminum sulfate and potassium chromium sulfate in a beaker and set aside.

A small illustrated tutorial on how to make rhombus crystals yourself

The third step is to install two Add 400 ml of hot water to the beaker for planting sulfide, stir well, and let it sit for a day.

A small illustrated tutorial on how to make rhombus crystals yourself

Step 4 , one day later, pour the solution in the beaker into an Erlenmeyer flask. At this time, we can see purple crystals condensed at the bottom of the beaker.

A small illustrated tutorial on how to make rhombus crystals yourself

Step 5 , filter the solution in the Erlenmeyer flask and pour it into another new Erlenmeyer flask for later use.

A small illustrated tutorial on how to make rhombus crystals yourself

The sixth step is to select a larger crystal with a better shape from the condensed crystals, tie it up with a rope and soak it until it passes inside the filtered solution.

A small illustrated tutorial on how to make rhombus crystals yourself

Step 7 , a week later, when the crystal was taken out of the solution, it can be seen that the crystal was several times larger than at the beginning. Dry the water on the surface of the crystal and apply a layer of transparent nail polish.

A small illustrated tutorial on how to make rhombus crystals yourself

After the nail polish dries, a beautiful diamond-shaped crystal is ready. Doesn’t it look like you really want to own one? Interested friends can prepare the materials to make it themselves and share it with friends.
Tip: Be sure to pay attention to safety when making.