Crystals Mineral
Crystals Mineral
Suppose a mineral has 3 directions of cleavage. How many faces will a crystal of the mineral will have? Why?
I would just like a little explanation of this.
-Your answer is highly appreciated.
At most you will only see 3 directions of cleavage. In other words, at most 3 differently oriented sets of parallel planes of weakness. You may find a cleavage surface, turn the mineral over and see 'another' cleavage surface parallel to the first one--since they are parallel to each other it still only counts as one cleavage 'direction'. When I look at a mineral sample, I envision it as a box. A box has 6 sides, but in reality 2 of the sides are always parallel to each other (giving you only 3 possible orientations of parallel planes). The top and bottom of the box are parallel (one possible cleavage direction), the left and right sides are parallel (another possible cleavage direction), and the front and back of the box are parallel (the third possible cleavage direction). I then look at the "top" (or bottom) to see if it is a cleavage surface, the left (or right) side to see if it is a cleavage surface, and finally the front (or back) to see if it's a cleavage surface. (You can double check if a surface is a cleavage surface by looking at the parallel (opposite) side). Now you note if you have 1, 2, 3 (or no) directions of cleavage.
If you only see 3 sets of parallel planes...
Denoted '3 Directions of Cleavage at 90°' (termed CUBIC - halite or galena has cubic cleavage) or
Denoted '3 Directions of Cleavage not at 90°' (termed-RHOMBOHEDRAL - calcite has rhombohedral cleavage)
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Feline Urinary Crystals and Three Ways to Prevent Them Naturally
You may not know this, but if your cat is prone to feline urinary tract infection, he may have urinary crystals in cats. Feline urinary crystals are a major cause of cat urinary problems. Here are three natural ways you can prevent these crystals from forming in the first place.
Your Cat's Diet Is Very Important
Most people who are owned by felines are very conscientious these days about feeding their cats a diet low in magnesium. Back in the 1970's and '80's, struvite stones in cats were a lot more common. It was found that if a cat was fed a diet high in magnesium, he was more prone to developing mineral crystals in his bladder, which often led to a feline urinary tract infection. Cat food manufacturers changed their formulas, and everyone thought the problem was solved.
But are you aware that if you feed your cat only dry food, he's probably chronically dehydrated? Since kidney failure is the leading cause of death in older cats, it makes sense to put these two things together.
Dry cat food has a very low moisture level, usually under 10%. This is great if your only concern is to keep mold from growing on it, but if you're worried about the amount of water your cat is taking in, it's not so good.
Cats normally don't seem to drink a lot of water. This is because a cat in the wild gets most of his water from the prey he eats. Did you know a mouse is 98% water? Canned cat food has a moisture level of around 75%. You can also add a little water to it to bring the moisture level up to a cat's natural diet.
Of course, your cat should always have plenty of clean, fresh water to drink at all times.
Stress Causes Feline Urinary Crystals
Cats are creatures of habit. They really don't like change at all. Introducing a new pet into the household, moving, and even going to the vet are all stressful events for your kitty.
A stressed cat can develop many different types of health problems, including urinary crystals in cats. If your cat is stressed, the best thing you can do is to give him lots of extra attention and reassurance.
Natural Remedies For Pets Can Prevent Cat Urinary Problems
Many cat owners use herbs and homeopathic remedies to treat their own ailments, so it's only natural that there would be rising interest in natural remedies for pets.
Uva ursi and barberry are two herbal remedies that people have been using for centuries to treat human bladder complaints. Homeopathic remedies used for urinary tract infections in people include Cantharis and Staphysagria.
Wouldn't it be great if you could give these safe, effective remedies to your kitty to support bladder health and prevent inflammation from urinary crystals in cats? Well, now you can.
There's a remedy available now that combines all four of these traditional remedies for urinary problems. This product has been specially formulated for pets, which is a very important safety consideration. It's made by a long-established company that has a sterling reputation for producing only the highest quality natural remedies for pets.
So there you have it; three natural ways to prevent feline urinary crystals and support your cat's bladder health.
About the Author
Darlene Norris has combined her long-time interest in natural healing with her experience working at a vet clinic to bring you her new website, Natural Pet Urinary Health. Learn how to prevent feline urinary crystals, and find the best place to buy herbal pet remedies at http://naturalpeturinaryhealth.com