Why aren't sugar crystals any bigger?

They're the size they are because that's the size they're manufactured to be. Left to itself, sugar will form large crystals in a super-saturated solution. The image below is of "rock sugar" crystals, allowed to grow to this size. read more

They're the size they are because that's the size they're manufactured to be. Left to itself, sugar will form large crystals in a super-saturated solution. The image below is of "rock sugar" crystals, allowed to grow to this size. read more

Sugar crystals or rock candy are among the safest crystals to grow (you can eat them!), but they aren't always the easiest crystals to grow. If you live in a humid or warm climate, you may need a little extra advice to get things going. There are two techniques for growing sugar crystals. read more