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hexagonal system
In crystallography, that system of crystals in which the faces are referred to four axes--a principal or vertical axis and three lateral axes perpendicular to the vertical axis and intersecting at mutual angles of 60 degrees . Compare: trigonal; trigonal system.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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