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Tetrahedral Holes

One tetrahedral hole is formed by one anion in the top layer and three anions in the lower layer. This tetrahedron "points up".

A second tetrahedral hole with a different orientation is formed by three anions in the top layer and one anion in the lower layer. This second tetrahedron "points down".

 

 

 

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