Table 4. Lattice Parameter Relationships for Materials of Different Lattice Systems.
| crystal system | edge lengths | axial angles | space groups |
|---|---|---|---|
| cubic | a = b = c | α = β = γ = 90 | 195–230 |
| hexagonal | a = b | α = β = 90, γ = 120 | 168–194 |
| trigonal | a = b ≠ c | α = β = 90, γ = 120 | 143–167 |
| tetragonal | a = b ≠ c | α = β = γ = 90 | 75–142 |
| orthorhombic | a ≠ b ≠ c | α = β = γ = 90 | 16–74 |
| monoclinic | a ≠ c | α = γ = 90, β ≠ 90 | 3–15 |
| triclinic | all other cases | all other cases | 1–2 |