Initial Publication Date: August 29, 2006

Wurtzite

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Questions

  1. What is the coordination number for Zn? for S?
  2. The Zn and S atoms are each in a close-packed structure? What kind?
  3. Exand the structure by clicking on Transform -> Set Range, clicking "Expand" 5 times, and then "Apply". Look down onto any S atom in the . What is the rotational symmetry about this atom (e.g., how many degree rotation is necessary to replicate the same atomic positions)?