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The Science of Snowflakes
Kenneth G. Libbrecht
Stellar Plates
These common snowflakes are thin, plate-like crystals with six broad arms that form a star-like shape. Shapes like these form around 28 degrees Fahrenheit, while columns and slender needles appear near 23 degrees. Plates and stars again form near 5 degrees Fahrenheit.
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