Title : Vortex structure and polymorphism of crystals: Optical manifestations and dynamics of transformations
Abstract:
Complex potentials, derived from the interference patterns of quartz, calcite, and aragonite under polarized light, have suggested the presence of a "frozen" vortex structure embedded in the crystal. From this perspective, crystal polymorphism was re-examined, allowing for a deeper understanding of phenomena related to the rates of polymorphic transformations and the existence of metastable states. Structural analysis of polymorphism, viewed through the lens of vortex dynamics in matter during crystallization, qualitatively reveals a broad range of transformation rates. These are governed by changes in bonding mechanisms—such as variations in the circulation of substance transfer within atoms, inclusion capture and embedding processes occurring during crystal formation, and the exchange of atomic angular momentum during bond formation. These processes are accompanied by the emergence of energy barriers associated with stable vortex atoms formed by the constituent elements during crystal growth. Analysis of polymorphism from the perspective of vortex-based crystal structure provides a physical basis for explaining the formation of interference patterns in polarized light, which reflect the unique optical properties of crystals — specifically, the characteristic vortex-like features of their internal structure.
