How Do F-Centres Influence Crystal Density?

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Hi folks, I've recently been studying point defects, but I can't seem to come across how the formation of f-centres actually affects the density of a crystal.

Does it increase or decrease the density?

Thanks for any help/ ponters
 
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It follows directly from the definition. What is an F-center?