Gemology — Crystallography

The Seven Crystal Systems

Interactive symmetry explorer — click each axis or plane to see it highlighted in 3D. Watch the fold animation to understand how rotational symmetry works.

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📝 Knowledge Check — Crystal Systems
1. How many crystal systems are there?
2. Which crystal system has the highest symmetry?
3. Which crystal system does diamond belong to?
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