rhombohedral

/ˌrɑmboʊˈhidrəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or having the shape of a rhombohedron; describing a crystal system with three equal axes that are not at right angles.
    • Quartz has a rhombohedral crystal structure.
    • Scientists studied the rhombohedral symmetry of the mineral sample.
    • The rhombohedral shape of the gem made it look unique.
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