Hexagonal (crystal system)

In crystallography, the hexagonal crystal system is one of the 7 lattice point groups. It has the same symmetry as a right prism with a hexagonal base. There is only one hexagonal Bravais lattice.

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Crystallography - Crystal system - Point group - Prism - Hexagon - Bravais lattice

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Graphite is an example of a crystal that crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system.

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Graphite - Crystal

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The point groups (crystal classes) that fall under this crystal system are listed below, followed by their representations in international notation and Schoenflies notation, and mineral examples, if they exist.

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Point groups - Schoenflies notation - Mineral

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