I am studying the space groups and know that we use them to talk about crystal symmetry, I would like to know what material properties may be produced or predicted from knowing the symmetry or lack thereof in a crystal system of a material?
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3$\begingroup$ How is this primarily opinion based? He's asking for examples, not opinions. $\endgroup$– CoffeeIsLifeApr 12, 2016 at 1:02
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2$\begingroup$ I concur, this post should be edited to be more semantically poignant, but as someone in MSE I find no cause to believe that proper answers to this question will be based largely on opinion. $\endgroup$– A.K.Apr 12, 2016 at 2:38
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2$\begingroup$ Thirded. Symmetry is one of the fundamental tools in physics and chemistry, many specific examples can be provided. And I have to say I don't really see how rewording will markedly improve "I would like to know what material properties may be produced or predicted from knowing the symmetry of lack thereof in a crystal system of a material?" $\endgroup$– Ian BushApr 12, 2016 at 6:17
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$\begingroup$ Thank you, to be fair my original question didn't specifically ask for examples. Is there a way to get an answer on this? $\endgroup$– chilliBeanDreamApr 12, 2016 at 12:40
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1$\begingroup$ @chilliBeanDream The question currently sits with three re-open votes. Once it reaches five, the question will be unlocked for answering. $\endgroup$– hBy2PyApr 12, 2016 at 12:57
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Properties that are directly dependant on crystal symmetry are
- birefringence
- piezoelectricity
- (obviously) x-ray and electron diffraction pattern
- pyroelectricity
- nonlinear optical properties
- ...
