Inorganic Crystal structures

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These are the simple inorganic solids commonly explained in an Inorganic Chemistry course. I've been trying to create easy-to-print models that can be used in the classroom with good quality, supporting student use. Although there are many chemistry modeling software and several commercially available chemistry modeling kits, these models work well for teaching purposes. Each model takes about one hour to print. Some of them require additional support for optimal results. I will continue to add other structures over time. Some of these models were created using the Mercury program from CCDC. However, they sometimes result in poor printing conditions, and I'm still trying to understand why. I've repaired them with OpenScad, Sli3r PE, and Cura programs. Enjoy!