Bravais lattice

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a 3-dimensional geometric arrangement of the atoms or molecules or ions composing a crystal

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Haüy's study led to the correct idea that crystals are a regular three-dimensional array (a Bravais lattice ) of atoms and molecules ; a single unit cell is repeated indefinitely along three principal directions that are not necessarily perpendicular. Source: Internet

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