Monoclinic vs. Orthorhombic

Monoclinicadjective

(crystallography) Having three unequal axes with two perpendicular and one oblique intersections.

Monoclinicadjective

Having one oblique intersection; - said of that system of crystallization in which the vertical axis is inclined to one, but at right angles to the other, lateral axis. See Crystallization.

Monoclinicadjective

having three unequal crystal axes with one oblique intersection;

Orthorhombicadjective

(crystallography) Having three unequal axes at right angles.

Orthorhombicadjective

Noting the system of crystallization which has three unequal axes at right angles to each other; trimetric. See Crystallization.