# Why use SphereGeometry over IcosahedronGeometry?

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**Tags:** spheregeometry, icosahedron, geometry\
**Created:** [March 4, 2024, 5:59am UTC](https://discourse.threejs.org/t/why-use-spheregeometry-over-icosahedrongeometry/62236 "2024-03-04T05:59:16Z")\
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Different approaches are often needed for different requirements.

See [Collection of sphere definitions](https://discourse.threejs.org/t/collection-of-sphere-definitions/4343)

For example, a sphere made of eight individual parts is very suitable for creating a cuboid with exactly symmetrical rounded corners.

[Magic Sphere](https://hofk.de/main/threejs/sandboxthreeg/MagicSphereTHREEg.html) =\> [Magic Box](https://hofk.de/main/threejs/sandboxthreeg/MagicBoxTHREEg.html)

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