Orthorhombic Crystal Structure — Definition, Properties and Examples

Crystals are solids in which atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a definite and repetitive pattern. According to crystallography, crystal structures are classified into seven major systems: Cubic, Tetragonal, Orthorhombic, Hexagonal, Rhombohedral, Monoclinic, and Triclinic. Of these, the orthorhombic crystal system is a system with moderate symmetry, found in many minerals, metals, and organic … Read more