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Symmetry Symbols

The table below shows most of the symbols for symmetry elements that you may encounter in crystallography. The symbols are chosen such the symmetry elements that they correspond to is instantly recognisable. By clicking on the different symbols, you can find out more about each one.

Symmetry symbols


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