Diffraction Grating: What's It Called?

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The discussion centers on a diffraction experiment involving a unique type of diffraction grating described as "criss-crossed." This specific grating did not produce dark fringes in the interference pattern, which is atypical for standard diffraction gratings. Participants are seeking the correct terminology for this type of grating to facilitate further research into its diffraction pattern characteristics.

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"Diffraction Grating"

We did a diffraction experiment involving single slits, double slits, and a diffraction grating. Apparently the diffraction grating that we got was "different" (according to a classmate). The diffraction grating was "criss-crossed" and didn't produce any dark fringes on the interference pattern.
Can anyone tell me what one of these criss-crossed gratings is called so that I can figure out (i.e. Google) what the diffraction pattern would look like?
Thank you!
 
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Can you give any other description other than that? I am stumped!
 
All I know is that the diffraction pattern somehow had no dark fringes...
 

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