Snowdrop & JamesStorm
Snowdrop Snowdrop
JamesStorm JamesStorm
Snowdrop Snowdrop
Hey James, I spotted an odd frost pattern on the old bridge railing—almost like a tiny, hidden map. Do you ever run the numbers on how those ice crystals line up?
JamesStorm JamesStorm
Sure thing. Ice crystals grow in a hexagonal lattice, so the pattern is just a natural symmetry. If you want the math, it's a 2D crystal symmetry group, but I doubt there’s a hidden route in the ice.
Snowdrop Snowdrop
That’s exactly what I was thinking—nice to have a math backup for the story I’m drafting about the bridge. Do you think the hexagon symmetry would change if the air was warmer by a degree?
JamesStorm JamesStorm
The hexagon is baked into water’s molecular structure, not the weather. A one‑degree rise might slow the growth or produce a few flaws, but the symmetry stays the same. Just keep an eye on the rate, not the shape.
Snowdrop Snowdrop
Thanks for the heads‑up—I’ll log the growth rate on my notes and keep a close eye on any cracks. If the ice starts to wobble, I’ll pause the photo shoot and re‑angle the frame until it’s just right.