Practical Electron Microscopy and Database

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Chiral Space Groups

Table 1675a. Difference between centrosymmetric, non-centrosymmetric, and chiral space groups. Symmetry Symmetry elements Translation Rotational axis Mirror planes Center of inversion Combinations Centrosymmetric Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Non-centrosymmetric Yes Yes Yes No Yes Chiral Yes Yes No No Yes Table 1675b. Characteristics of chiral space groups. Table of centrosymmetric, non-centrosymmetric, and chiral space groups page1677