A crystal system having three equal axes at 60 degrees and a fourth axes perpendicular to the other three and unequal in length. Found on http://www.agt-gems.com/Book/Glossary/
A recessed hexagon socket in the headd of a cap or set screw to add greater tightening and loosening power. Used with a Hex key wrench. (See Hexagon Head) Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21038
Hex·ag'o·nal adjective [ Confer French hexagonal .] Having six sides and six angles; six- sided. Hexagonal system . (Crystal.) See under Crystallization . Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/H/41
( see crystal systems) Crystals forming under this system have 1 vertical 6 fold axis of symmetry 3 horizontal reference axis, equal in length and at 120 degrees to each other.
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