cubic crystals

Cubic crystals are a type of crystal structure where the atoms are arranged in a repeating pattern within a cube-shaped framework. This regular arrangement means that each atom or molecule is positioned to create symmetry in three dimensions, with the unit cell—a small, repeated block—shaped like a cube. This structure influences the crystal's shape, strength, and how it interacts with light. Many common minerals, such as salt (sodium chloride) and diamond, form cubic crystals, which often grow with clear, geometric shapes due to their symmetrical internal structure.