Crystal Formation (IMAGE) DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Caption Aluminum hydroxide, depicted here in orange, undergoes fluctuations between structures before forming an ordered crystal. Credit Illustration by Nathan Johnson | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.