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A unit cell is the smallest repeating unit of a crystal lattice that shows the entire symmetry of the crystal. It's like a building block for crystals.
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Lattice Points: These are positions in space about which particles are symmetrically arranged.
This is an orderly, repeating arrangement throughout space formed by unit cells.
Primitive Cell: This is the smallest possible volume element of a crystal lattice.