About the Rhombohedral (Trigonal) Lattice

A primitive lattice where all sides are equal but angles ≠ 90°. Can be viewed as a stretched/skewed cube. Also called Trigonal.

Rhombohedral SystemBravais Lattices

Common Examples

CalciteQuartz (low)AntimonyBismuth
Related topics: rhombohedral lattice, trigonal system, calcite structure, alpha quartz, distorted cubic