monoclinisena

Monoclinisena is a term that refers to a specific type of crystal system in crystallography. It is one of the seven crystal systems that classify three-dimensional shapes of crystals based on their symmetry and angles. The monoclinic system is characterized by three unequal axes, where two of the axes are inclined towards each other at an angle that is not 90 degrees, while the third axis is perpendicular to the plane containing the other two axes.

In the monoclinic system, the unit cell, which is the smallest repeating unit in a crystal lattice, has the following parameters: a ≠ b ≠ c, and α = γ = 90° ≠ β. This means that the lengths of the three axes (a, b, and c) are all different, and the angles between the axes are 90 degrees except for the angle β, which is not 90 degrees.

Examples of minerals that crystallize in the monoclinic system include gypsum, orthoclase, and hornblende. These minerals exhibit a variety of physical properties and are found in diverse geological environments. The monoclinic system is an important concept in the study of mineralogy and crystallography, as it helps scientists understand the internal structure and symmetry of crystals.