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Trapezohedron

Pentagonal trapezohedron
Pentagonal trapezohedron
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TypeTrapezohedron
Faces2n kites
Edges4n
Vertices2n+2
Face configuration n,3,3,3
Symmetry groupDnd
Dual polyhedronantiprism
Propertiesconvex, semi-regular (face-uniform)

The trapezohedon is the dual polyhedron of the corresponding antiprism. Its faces are congruent kites or deltoids. None of the faces are trapezoids, so the name is misleading. A trapezohedron is also known as a deltohedron. A deltohedron should not be confused with a deltahedron (spelled with an "a").



06-01-2009 23:10:04
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