Similarities and differences

Samuel Cox
Feb 3, 2022

On the left a Piezoelectric molecule, in the center a crop circle and on the right the latest version of a solar panel.

What crystals are piezoelectric?

The most well known, and the first piezoelectric material used in electronic devices is the quartz crystal. Other naturally occurring piezoelectric materials include cane sugar, Rochelle salt, topaz, tourmaline, and even bone.

Note the similarities between: On the left a piezo electric crystal, a crop circle in the center and the latest solar panel crystal on the right.

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