Centrosymmetric crystal displays chiral optical responses previously believed to be impossible Crystal with perfect symmetry around its centre surprises scientists with its asymmetric response to light

...'This is a really beautiful study that challenges the boundaries of conventional thinking,’ - Richard Robinson @cornellccmr.bsky.social (not directly involved) #chirality #centrosymmetry #coolcrystals www.chemistryworld.com/news/centros... @chemistryworld.com

Quartz with hematite phantom. Orange River Area, Northern Cape, ZA #coolcrystals #quartz #hematite #phantomquartz