Crystal Systems Flashcards
Learn the 7 crystal systems.
1
Q
Requires 4 three fold axis of rotation
A
Isometric system
2
Q
Requires 1 four fold axis of rotation
A
Tetragonal system
3
Q
Requires 1 six fold axis of rotation
A
Hexagonal system
4
Q
Requires 1 three fold axis of rotation
A
Trigonal system
5
Q
Requires either 3 two fold axis of rotation or 1 two fold axis of rotation and 2 mirror planes
A
Orthorhombic system
6
Q
Requires either 1 two fold axis of rotation or 1 mirror plane
A
Monoclinic system
7
Q
Requires either a center or only translational symmetry
A
Triclinic system
