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Crystal systems

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Cubic

Highest symmetry; three equal axes at 90°.

Trigonal

One 3-fold axis.

Amorphous

No long-range crystal structure.

Hexagonal

One 6-fold axis.

Triclinic

No axes at 90°; lowest symmetry.

Monoclinic

One oblique angle between axes.

Tetragonal

One 4-fold axis; two equal horizontal axes.

Orthorhombic

Three unequal axes, all at 90°.