Rhombohedral System

Also known as trigonal, the rhombohedral system is defined by three equal axes that are equally inclined to each other at an angle other than $90^\circ$. It can be thought of as a cube stretched along its body diagonal. Lattice parameters: $a = b = c$, and angles $\alpha = \beta = \gamma \neq 90^\circ$. Examples: Quartz, Calcite, Bismuth.

Geometric Constraints

Axes:

a=2.46, b=2.46, c=2.46

Angles:

α=60°, β=60°, γ=60°

Grid Expansion

Appearance

Atom Color
#4f46e5
Bond Color
#94a3b8
Atoms: 8Bonds: 12
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