Introduction to Crystallography and Mineral Crystal Systems
http://www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/xtal/part1.html

Keller Bob, Unknown institutional affiliation

This site is an introduction to crystallography. Topics include crystal forms and symmetry, and the six large groups of crystal systems; cubic (isometric), tetragonal, orthorhombic, hexagonal, monoclinic, and triclinic. There are illustrations as well as text and photos to help initiate students into the world of crystallography.

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Part of the Cutting Edge collection. The NAGT/DLESE On the Cutting Edge project helps geoscience faculty stay up-to-date with both geoscience research and teaching methods.

Grade Level: High School (9-12)Keywords: Crystallographic axes, Crystal systems, Miller indices, Cleavage, Elements of symmetry