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Use this photo gallery to pick a crystal growing project based on how the finished project will look. This is an easy way to look for the types of crystals you would like to grow!

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Rock Candy Swizzle SticksRock Candy Sugar CrystalsCopper Sulfate CrystalsCopper Sulfate CrystalsThis is a crystal of chrome alum, also known as chromium alum.Chrome Alum CrystalThis is a crystal of potassium alum or potash alum.Potash Alum Crystal
This single crystal of ammonium phosphate grew overnight.Ammonium Phosphate CrystalIn the Smithsonian kits, these are called 'frosty diamonds'. Alum CrystalsThese are crystals of baking soda or sodium bicarbonate that have grown overnight on a pipecleaner.Baking Soda CrystalsBorax crystals are safe and easy to grow.Borax Crystal Snowflake
You can make your own geode using plaster of paris, alum, and food coloring.Crystal GeodeThis is a plaster geode of emerald ammonium phosphate crystals.Emerald Crystal GeodeEpsom salt crystals needles grow in a matter of hours. You can grow clear or colored crystals.Epsom Salt Crystal NeedlesMagic Rocks are a classic chemistry project that doesn't take a lot of time to complete.Magic Rocks
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