Thursday, 30 July 2015

water - Why are snowflakes symmetrical?



The title says it all. Why are snowflakes symmetrical in shape and not a mush of ice?


Is it a property of water freezing or what? Does anyone care to explain it to me? I'm intrigued by this and couldn't find an explanation.




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