Low Energy
and Rigid Order

Solid Forms

Solids are made up of crystals. This rigid structure is what gives them their form and ability to hold shape compared to fluids. Matter will typically Freeze or depose into a solid and will then form their crystals. Different structures have different native crystal strucutres which changes the strength of different materials.

An image of frozen ice

High Pressure or Low Temperature

Solids tend to be created by high pressure or by low temperature. This is because Solids take up the least amount of space compared to all other phases of matter. So when the pressure increases the area they can fill decreases solidifying this material. They often also freeze under low temperatures because the molecules lose enough energy that they naturally stop moving so much AKA Freezing.

A pressure gauge meant to depict the high pressure that causes solids