Orthorhombic

Orthorhombic refers to a type of crystal system in mineralogy and solid-state physics. In this system, crystals have three unequal axes that are all at right angles (90 degrees) to each other. Imagine a box stretched in one direction but not in the others. Common examples of orthorhombic crystals include minerals like sulfur and olivine. The orthorhombic structure influences the properties of the materials, such as how they break or grow. This classification helps scientists and engineers understand the behavior of different minerals and materials based on their geometric arrangement.