Mention on what basis are crystalline solids different from amorphous solids.

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Understanding the differences between crystalline and amorphous solid:
Crystalline Solid
Amorphous solid
Crystalline solids are formed when the constituent particles are arranged in a perfect order. The constituent particles of amorphous solid are irregularly arranged.
Crystalline solids have a sharp melting point. Amorphous solids have verying melting point and it has a range.
Crystalline solids give sharp edges upon cutting. Amorphous solids give rough edges upon cutting.
Crystalline solids show anisotropic behaviour. Amorphous solids show isotropic behaviour.
Crystalline solids are rigid and have a definite shape. Amorphous solids do not have a definite shape.
Crystalline solids do not have the tendency to flow. Amorphous solids are super cooled liquids because of their tendency to flow,
Example: Sodium Crystal, Quartz, Example: Quartz Glass, PVC,

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Crystalline Solid	Amorphous solid
Crystalline solids are formed when the constituent particles are arranged in a perfect order.	The constituent particles of amorphous solid are irregularly arranged.
Crystalline solids have a sharp melting point.	Amorphous solids have verying melting point and it has a range.
Crystalline solids give sharp edges upon cutting.	Amorphous solids give rough edges upon cutting.
Crystalline solids show anisotropic behaviour.	Amorphous solids show isotropic behaviour.
Crystalline solids are rigid and have a definite shape.	Amorphous solids do not have a definite shape.
Crystalline solids do not have the tendency to flow.	Amorphous solids are super cooled liquids because of their tendency to flow,
Example: Sodium Crystal, Quartz,	Example: Quartz Glass, PVC,