hemihedral

Meanings

• noun

  A hemihedral is a crystal having two axes of symmetry but no three-fold symmetry.

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Variants

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hemihedral

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'hemi' meaning half and 'hedra' meaning seat or base, referring to the crystal's symmetry.

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Trivia

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1. Hemihedral crystals can exhibit interesting optical properties, such as birefringence and double refraction.

2. The term 'hemihedral' is often used in the context of mineralogy and crystallography, but it can also apply to other types of symmetrical objects or structures.

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1. Crystallography: The scientific study of the arrangement and formation of atoms in solid materials, including the symmetry and shapes of crystals.

2. Mineralogy: The branch of geology dealing with the study of minerals and mineral resources.

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In mineralogy, hemihedral crystals are significant due to their unique shape and symmetry, which can be observed in various minerals such as quartz, calcite, and beryl.

How to Memorize "hemihedral"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crystal with two axes of symmetry and no three-fold symmetry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'hemihedral' with the idea of a crystal with unique symmetry.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letters of the words 'Half' and 'Symmetry' to remember the definition of hemihedral.

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