Hexagonal System

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Hexagonal System

Three out of the four axes are in one plane, of the same length, and intersect each other at angles of 60 degrees. The fourth axis is of a different length and intersects the others at right angles.
Based on a hexagonal (6-sided) inner structure.

Crystal shapes include:

  • Four-sided prisms and pyramids
  • Twelve-sided pyramids
  • Double pyramids

Common Hexagonal Crystals:

Apatite

Aquamarine

Beryl

Cancrinite

Emerald

Goshenite

Morganite

Sugilite

Zincite