Abstract
IN connection with the discussion on the formation of ice in crystals, it might be worth while to record that on December 6, 1861, in a slight frost, I saw some in the process of formation in a trough of water. There were three thin pieces of ice in it, two irregular, but the third a beautiful star, 4 or 5 inches in diameter, having six feather-like rays which were branched twice or thrice, in all cases at an angle of 60°. Also, two days before, when the water in the trough was frozen over, I observed in it six-rayed stars several inches in diameter very slightly raised above the rest of the surface.
Article PDF
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
BACKHOUSE, T. The Formation of Ice. Nature 39, 437 (1889). https://doi.org/10.1038/039437d0
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/039437d0
This article is cited by
Comments
By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate.