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| − | + | The '''hexagonal''' [[crystal system]] has four [[Axis|axes]] of [[symmetry]]: three, of equal length, lie in a plane at 120°; the fourth axis is longer or shorter and is at [[right angle]]s to the others. | |
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| + | [[Crystals]] are generally [[prismatic]] or [[columnar]], with an [[hexagon]]al cross section; characteristic forms are six-sided [[prism]]s. The similar [[trigonal system]] (or rhombohedral) is often included within the hexagonal system. | ||
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| + | ==Sources== | ||
| + | *Chesterman, Charles W. ''The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals'', Alfred A. Knopf: New York (1987), ''pp. 33-34'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:40, June 22, 2010
The hexagonal crystal system has four axes of symmetry: three, of equal length, lie in a plane at 120°; the fourth axis is longer or shorter and is at right angles to the others.
Crystals are generally prismatic or columnar, with an hexagonal cross section; characteristic forms are six-sided prisms. The similar trigonal system (or rhombohedral) is often included within the hexagonal system.
Sources
- Chesterman, Charles W. The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals, Alfred A. Knopf: New York (1987), pp. 33-34