Dihexagonal

/ˌdaɪhɛkˈsæɡənəl/ adjective

Definition

Having or relating to two hexagonal structures or symmetries.

Etymology

From 'di-' (two) and 'hexagonal,' which comes from Greek 'hex' (six) and 'gonia' (angle). Used in crystallography.

Kelly Says

Dihexagonal crystals have a special beauty—their twelve-fold symmetry is rarer than simple hexagons, and they appear in some of the most visually stunning minerals like tourmaline and beryl.

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