Talk:Dust/@comment-217.199.54.151-20160107104926/@comment-26397825-20160107120136

I believe that yes, Dust crystals do shrink as they are used. Also, the powdered form is more volatile which means it is more likely to activate if disturbed.

The advantage of powdered forms over crystals is that you can technically hold more in a vial due to it not having such big gaps between pieces - it's like filling a cup with sand instead of stones. And the advantage of the crystal is that it is less likely to explode if the weapon is damaged in any way.