What are conformational polymorphs good for

In studying a system exhibiting polymorphism in general and conformational polymorphism in particular, one is seeking the answers to a number of questions  

How does the energetic environment of the molecule vary from one crystal form to another  

Can the differences in energetic environment be understood on the basis of particular intermolecular interactions  

To answer these questions, a typical study might proceed according to the following scenario  

Determination of the existence of polymorphism in the system under study. 

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