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== Definition ==  
 
== Definition ==  
  
The site-symmetry group of a point is the finite group formed by the set of all symmetry operations of the space group of the crystal that leave that point invariant. It is isomorphic to a (proper or improper) subgroup of the point group to which the space group under consideration belongs. In general, the origin is a point of highest site symmetry.
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The site-symmetry group (often called [[point symmetry]]) of a point is the finite group formed by the set of all symmetry operations of the space group of the crystal that leave that point invariant. It is isomorphic to a (proper or improper) subgroup of the point group to which the space group under consideration belongs. In general, the origin is a point of highest site symmetry.
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==

Revision as of 06:49, 9 May 2006

Symétrie ponctuelle (Fr). Punktsymmetrie, Lagesymmetrie (Ge). Simetria punctual (Sp). Simmetria del sito, simmetria puntuale (It).

Definition

The site-symmetry group (often called point symmetry) of a point is the finite group formed by the set of all symmetry operations of the space group of the crystal that leave that point invariant. It is isomorphic to a (proper or improper) subgroup of the point group to which the space group under consideration belongs. In general, the origin is a point of highest site symmetry.

See also

Sections 2.2.12 and 8.3.2 of International Tables of Crystallography, Volume A