  In this paper we consider the possibility that strange quark matter may be
manifested in the form of strangelet crystal planets. These planet-like objects
are made up of nuggets of strange quark matter (SQM), organized in a
crystalline structure. We consider the so--called strange matter hypothesis
proposed by Bodmer, Witten and Terazawa, in that, strange quark matter may be
the absolutely stable state of matter. In this context, we analyze planets made
up entirely of strangelets arranged in a crystal lattice. Furthermore we
propose that a solar system with a host compact star may be orbited by strange
crystal planets. Under this assumption we calculate the relevant quantities
that could potentially be observable, such as the planetary tidal disruption
radius, and the gravitational waves signals that may arise from potential
star-planet merger events. Our results show that strangelet crystal planets
could potentially be used as an indicator for the the existence of SQM.
