What is a dihedron in mineralogy ?
Dihedron : definition
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A dihedron is an open shape made up of two non-parallel faces symmetrical with respect to a plane or mirror, or an axis of order 2 (sphenohedron or short dihedron) : this term is recommended by the international nomenclature of crystal shapes.