What is the nature of octahedral holes (voids)?

  • A
    $A$ simple triangular void surrounded by four spheres
  • B
    $A$ bi-triangular void surrounded by four spheres
  • C
    $A$ bi-triangular void surrounded by six spheres
  • D
    $A$ bi-triangular void surrounded by eight spheres

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