Depending upon the conditions, either nucleation or growth may be predominant over the other, and as a result, crystals with different sizes and shapes are obtained (Control of crystal size and shape constitutes one of the main challenges in industrial manufacturing, such as for pharmaceuticals).
For the region, see San Fernando Valley. San Fernando is a city located in the San Fernando Valley, in the northwestern region of Los Angeles County, California. It is completely surrounded by the City of Los Angeles.
The San Fernando mission is about 22 miles from downtown Los Angeles, on Mission Drive, 1 1/2 miles west of the city of San Fernando. History: The original intent of this mission was to place a mission halfway between San Buenaventura and San Gabriel.The location wound up being much closer to the San Gabriel Mission. The San Fernando Rey de Espana mission was founded on 8 September 1797 by Father Lasuen, one of four founded in the same summer.The lands were rich and fertile which was good for growing crops and raising animals.he San Fernando Rey de Espana mission was founded on 8 September 1797 by Father Lasuen, one of four founded in the same summer. The lands were rich and fertile which was good for growing crops and raising animals.