# 1.6 Crystal symmetry and shape

In this section, you will investigate the relationship between the shape and symmetry of crystals, consider why minerals have only a limited number of crystal shapes, and discover how the shape of a mineral relates to its internal structure.

OpenLearn - An introduction to minerals and rocks under the microscope
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