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2. Definitions
2.1 Polymorphism and allotropy
Crystalline polymorphism is commonly defined as the ability of a molecule to crystallize in different crystal systems 4 . In the case of simple bodies (atoms), we speak of allotropy (a concept introduced by the Swedish chemist Berzelius).
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