Orthorhombic System

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Orthorhombic System

(Rhombic System)Three axes, all of different lengths, are at right angles to each other.
Based on a rhombic (diamond-shaped) inner structure.

Crystal shapes include:

  • Pinacoids
  • Rhombic prisms
  • Pyramids
  • Double pyramids

Common Orthorhombic Crystals:

Alexandrite

Andalusite (Chiastolite)

Celestite

Chrysoberyl

Chrysoberyl

Danburite

Dumortierite

Enstatite

Hemimorphite

Iolite

Tanzanite

Topaz

Zoisite