Monoclinic

Monoclinic refers to one of the seven crystal systems in crystallography, which is the study of crystal structures. In a monoclinic crystal, the three axes are of different lengths, and two of the axes meet at an angle that is not 90 degrees, while the third axis is perpendicular to the plane formed by the other two. This arrangement results in unique shapes and symmetry, commonly found in minerals like gypsum and monoclinic pyroxenes. Understanding monoclinic structures helps scientists in fields like geology and materials science in identifying and utilizing different substances.