Sequences of clusters with a short-range interaction of atoms which form symmetrical structures are constructed. Expressions for cluster parameters of some sequences at zero temperature are obtained within the framework of a general scheme. Distributions of atoms on cluster shells at finite temperatures are evaluated. An analysis sets up a correspondence between parameters of large clusters and macroscopic particles or macroscopic surfaces. The nature of the solid-liquid phase transition for clusters and other systems of atoms with a short-range interaction is discussed.

@article{Smirnov:1993,
	author = {B. M. Smirnov},
	title = {Clusters with close packing and filled shells},
	publisher = {Physics-Uspekhi},
	year = {1993},
	journal = {Phys. Usp.},
	volume = {36},
	number = {10},
	pages = {933-955},
	url = {https://ufn.ru/en/articles/1993/10/b/},
	doi = {10.1070/PU1993v036n10ABEH002173}
}