Dana Crystal Models - triclinic

This is a reproduction of "The Dana Set of Wooden Crystal Models".
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This is a reproduction of "The Dana Set of Wooden Crystal Models" originally produced by Dr. Krantz Rheinisches Mineralien-Kontor (Bonn).

triclinic
monoclinic
orthorhombic
hexagonal/trigonal
tetragonal
cubic

I recreated the models based on reference images in "Dana's Textbook of Mineralogy" (https://archive.org/details/DanasTextbookOfMineralogy), with forms taken from the catalogue available here (provided by the company): https://mineralogy.eu/models/Krantz/Krantz_31_3.pdf

Whenever a model corresponds to a crystal structure, the known unit cell constants were used. In all other cases I approximated to match the pictures in Dana's book. Please note that I do not have an original set to compare, so there might be small differences. Also the scaling is arbitrary and probably totally different.

There's a labelled (by catalogue number) and unlabelled version. I also include the OpenScad file I used for embossing, in case somebody wants to adjust the labels.

Changes I made to correct apparent errors in the catalogue (to match Dana's book):
No. 191: {101} removed
No. 192: {207} changed to {-201}, {-211} changed to {-111}

Big Thanks to Prof. Gervais Chapuis for making me aware of this set's existence and sending me his catalogue!

Print Settings

Printer:

Biqu B1

 

Rafts: 

No

Supports:

 

Yes

 

Resolution: 

0.2mm

Infill:

 

10%

Filament: Fillamentum PLA Pearl Ruby Red 
 

Notes: 

Some of the models require supports. Models are pre-oriented for best print quality.

 

 

 

Category: Learning

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The author marked this model as their own original creation. Imported from Thingiverse.

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