Differential stress will cause crystals to align in a preferred orientation unless the crystals are
A) primarily mica.
B) platy.
C) equant.
D) elongate.

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Equant crystals are isotropic, meaning that they don't have a preferred orientation, so differential stress won't cause them to align in a specific way. Platy and elongate crystals, on the other hand, have a preferred orientation due to their shape, while mica crystals may align due to cleavage planes but not necessarily due to differential stress.

Differential Stress Will Cause Crystals to Align in a Preferred