Prime Structural Systems
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Prime Structural Systems:
"The tetrahedron, octahedron and icosahedron are prime structural systems: there are no other symmetrical non-nuclear domains in closest packed agglomerations. . . . Their domains are defined by superficial omni-triangulation of 4, 6 and 12. The domain of a tetrahedron is a tetrahedron. The domain of an octahedron is six spheres closest packed octahedrally. The domain of an icosahedron is an icosahedron and is defined by the closest packing of twelve spheres without a nucleus."
Citations
- RBF to EJA, Fairfield, Conn., Chez Wolf. 18 June 1971.
