Habits are the distinctive form that mineral crystals may take in different geologic settings, for instance when growing in a free space or in a particular environment. Habit can be a strong clue to a mineral's identity. Here are examples of some of the most useful mineral habits. Note that "habit" also has a meaning for rocks.
 Acicular Habit |  Amygdaloidal Habit |  Banded Habit |  Bladed Habit |
 Blocky Habit |  Botryoidal Habit |  Cruciform Habit |  Dendritic Habit |
 Drusy Habit |  Encrusting Habit |  Equant Habit |  Fibrous Habit |
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