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Filiform, Stringy, Filament(s)

Prismatic crystals having extremely thin and long outer shape. They are cureved in some extent. This crystal habit is rare but may belong to all crystal systems.

• Classification: Single crystal - Prism

• Frequency:
• Cubic: rare
• Tetragonal: very rare
• Orthorhombic: very rare
• Hexagonal: very rare
• Trigonal: very rare
• Monoclinic: rare
• Triclinic: very rare

• Examples:
• Gold