Point group symmetry of gypsum crystal

H. K. D. H. Bhadeshia

Gypsum is a hydrated calcium sulphate, CaSO4.2H2O. The equilibrium shape of the crystal is illustrated and its point group symmetry is 2/m, a diad normal to a mirror plane.

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