Simple crystal structures of especial interest

• Zincblende structure - zincblende ZnS, cubic moissanite SiC, diamond CC, silicon, gernamium, (α-tin aka grey tin SnSn), ...
• Wurtzite structure - wurtzite ZnS, hexagonal moissanie SiC, lonsdaleite CC (hexagonal diamond), ... (same as above)

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• Rutile structure - Rutile TiO₂, Stishovite SiO₂, ...
• Corundum structure - Leukosapphire Al₂O₃, Tistarite Ti₂O₃,
• Rock salt structure - (NaCl) - See: Transition metal monoxides
• Quartz structure
• Pyrite structure

Related

• Gemstone-like compounds
• Neo-polymorph
• Pseudo phase diagram
• Good websites about compounds and minerals

External links

Wikipedia:

• Strukturbericht_designation
• Zincblende structure