Arsenic exists in two main allotropic forms:
* Grey arsenic (α-arsenic): This is the most common form and has a rhombohedral crystal structure. It is similar to the structure of phosphorus, with each arsenic atom bonded to three others in a trigonal pyramidal arrangement.
* Yellow arsenic (β-arsenic): This is a metastable form that has a monoclinic crystal structure. It is similar to the structure of white phosphorus.
Other forms of arsenic:
* Black arsenic: This is a less common form that has a layered structure.
* Amorphous arsenic: This is a non-crystalline form of arsenic.
The specific crystal structure of arsenic can vary depending on the temperature and pressure conditions. However, all forms of arsenic exhibit some degree of crystalline order.