Crystal Directions: Finding Basis Vectors

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The discussion focuses on identifying basis vectors for the Wurtzite and Zincblende crystal structures when viewed along the [1 1 1] and [0 0 0 1] directions. The user expresses confidence that the latter refers to a basis with three vectors at 120-degree angles in a plane and one along the c-axis. There is uncertainty about how to choose a different system of basis vectors that would allow [1 1 1] to match [0 0 0 1]. The conclusion drawn is that [1 1 1] corresponds to the Zincblende structure and [0 0 0 1] to the Wurtzite structure. Understanding these relationships is crucial for accurately representing crystal orientations.
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I found the following picture of the Wurtzite and Zincblende structure as viewed from a specific direction. I could do with some help on which basis vectors are chosen for either the [1 1 1] or [0 0 0 1]. Now I am pretty sure that the last one refers to a basis where we have three vectors separated by a 120degree angle in the plane and then one vector along the c-axis of the hexagonal crystal. But I don't see what other system of basis vectors you would choose to make [1 1 1] match [0 0 0 1]. Because that's what [1 1 1]/[0 0 0 1] means here right? - that they are reprsenting the direction on the picture in two different bases.
 

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I think they simply mean direction [111] in case of zincblende and [0001] in the case of wurtzite.
 

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