noun
Refers to a crystal as a material, object, or gemstone. Common in contexts like jewelry, glassware, and science.
彼女はクリスタルのネックレスをしていた。
She was wearing a crystal necklace.
このグラスはクリスタルでできている。
This glass is made of crystal.
結晶 is the native Japanese word for crystal, often used in scientific or technical contexts (e.g., crystal formation), while クリスタル is a loanword that carries a more modern, decorative, or Western nuance.
Loanword from English 'crystal'.