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== Definition ==
 
== Definition ==
  
The name of the [[crystal class]] to which the space group of a crystal belongs.  The crystal systems are:
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The name of the [[geometric crystal class]] to which the space group of a crystal belongs.  The crystal systems are:
  
 
* triclinic
 
* triclinic

Revision as of 17:43, 8 May 2006

Definition

The name of the geometric crystal class to which the space group of a crystal belongs. The crystal systems are:

  • triclinic
  • monoclinic
  • orthorhombic
  • tetragonal
  • trigonal
  • hexagonal
  • cubic

Note that rhombohedral crystals belong to the trigonal system.