Seven Axes of Symmetry

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Index Entry

These are the seven axes of symmetry of crystallography. They describe the only great circles foldable into bow ties.

Vector Equilibrium:

3

4

6

12

25

Axes of Symmetry:

1

2

3

4

All go through same

12 vertexes of vector

equilibrium and icosahedron

Icosahedron:

10

15

25

6

31

5

6

7

Go through no vertexes

Citations

1. RBF to EJA, Bear Island, 25 August 1971.