Crystallography is the study of how atoms arrange themselves in periodic three-dimensional lattices. From the diamond structure of carbon to the body-centered cubic lattice of iron, crystal geometry governs material properties including hardness, conductivity, and optical behavior. X-ray diffraction reveals these hidden symmetries, connecting atomic-scale order to macroscopic material performance.
These simulations let you build unit cells, index crystal planes with Miller indices, construct reciprocal lattices, explore symmetry operations, and introduce point defects — all with real-time interactive controls and physically accurate crystallographic models.