Hexagonal Collection (page 5)

Staffa tour boat and polygonal basalt, Am Buachaille rocks, Staffa, off Isle of Mull (in distance), Scotland, United Kingdom

Boat at entrance to Fingals Cave, Staffa, off Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom

Colorful lichen forms on the basalt columns at the Giants Causeway, Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland

Frosty Wire Fence, Sutton, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Fresh honeycomb

Honey bee comb C017 / 3713
Honey bee comb. Close-up of a comb from the hive of a honey bee (Apis sp.). The cells of this comb are used to store pollen. The different colours are due to the different types of pollen being stored

Graphene sheets, artwork F008 / 3368
Graphene sheets, computer artwork

Graphene sheets, artwork F008 / 3367
Graphene sheets, computer artwork

Graphene sheets, artwork F008 / 3369
Graphene sheets, computer artwork

Buckyball, Buckminsterfullerene molecule
Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer artwork of a molecular model of a fullerene molecule, a structurally distinct form (allotrope) of carbon

Graphene sheets, artwork F008 / 3366
Graphene sheets, computer artwork

Nanotube structure, artwork C016 / 8888
This image may not be used in educational posters Nanotube structure. Computer artwork of the structure of a cylindrical nanotube

Saturns north pole region, Cassini image. This north polar hexagon region of the gas giant planet Saturn is in sunlight as spring comes to the planets northern hemisphere

Rock Types C017 / 3474
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia entitled fossils showing illustrations of different rock types including; asbestos, basalt, cross stones, crystal, geode, pyrite, rock, selenite, siderite, talc

Nanotube structure, artwork C016 / 8522
This image may not be used in educational posters Nanotube structure. Computer artwork of the interior of a cylindrical nanotube

Graphene, molecular structure C016 / 8518
Graphene. Computer model of the molecular structure of graphene, a single layer of graphite. It is composed of hexagonally arranged carbon atoms (black) linked by strong covalent bonds (pink)

Graphene, molecular structure C016 / 8517
Graphene. Computer model of the molecular structure of graphene, a single layer of graphite. It is composed of hexagonally arranged carbon atoms (black) linked by strong covalent bonds (grey)

Graphene, molecular structure C016 / 8515
Graphene. Computer model of the molecular structure of graphene, a single layer of graphite. It is composed of hexagonally arranged carbon atoms (spheres) linked by strong covalent bonds

Graphene, molecular structure C016 / 8513
Graphene. Computer model of the molecular structure of graphene, a single layer of graphite. It is composed of hexagonally arranged carbon atoms (spheres) linked by strong covalent bonds (rods)

Graphene, molecular structure C016 / 8509
Graphene. Computer model of the molecular structure of graphene, a single layer of graphite. It is composed of hexagonally arranged carbon atoms (spheres) linked by strong covalent bonds

Hexagonal close-packed crystal structure. Computer artwork of a hexagonal close-packed crystal lattice, a common arrangement of atoms in solids

Graphene sheet. Computer artwork showing the structure of a graphene sheet. Graphene is a single layer of graphite. It is composed of hexagonally arranged carbon atoms (spheres)

Tourmaline C016 / 5653
Specimen of Tourmaline from Antsirabe, Madagascar. Section of a crystal showing colour zoning. Tourmaline is a hexagonal mineral, vertically striated

Capped honeycomb C013 / 9833
Capped honeycomb. Close-up of honeycomb from a honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony. Wax caps (white) are covering the individual cells, which are full of honey

Capped honeycomb C013 / 9834
Capped honeycomb. Close-up of honeycomb from a honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony. Wax caps (white) cover some of the individual cells, which contain honey

Nanopore DNA sequencing, conceptual image C013 / 8901
Nanopore DNA sequencing, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) strand (green and red) being sequenced (letters) as it passes through a nanopore (tiny hole)

Graphene conductivity, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a graphene sheet with electricity (yellow) passing through it. Graphene is a single layer of graphite

Graphene conductivity, conceptual image C013 / 8897
Graphene conductivity, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a graphene sheet with electricity (yellow) passing through it. Graphene is a single layer of graphite

Artificial carborundum specimens C013 / 6668
Artificial carborundum specimens. Aggregate of black lustrous hexagonal carborundum crystals (left), and ground carborundum powder (right)

Susannite on Caledonite
4mm crystal of susannite (carbonate) in a mass of caledonite (suplhate). Specimen from the Roughton Gill mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria

Corundum group
A collection of crystals including ruby and sapphire particolor, ruby rhomboid, and hexagonal cut sapphire

Cereus hexagonus, lady of the night cactus
Unsigned artwork from mid to late 1700s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Honeycomb of Apis sp. honeybee
A close-up of the structure of a the honeycomb made by a colony of honeybees

Arachnophyllum, coral
Image depicts an Arachnophyllum, a Silurian coral. Corals comprise a soft bodied animal called a polyp. Each polyp inhabits a calcareous skeleton called a corallum

Artificial carborundum
Aggregate of black lustrous hexagonal crystals with a slight iridescence, and a pile of ground powder. Carborundum is used to produced emery cloth, it is not natural

Orange sapphire
A rare Sri-Lankan hexagonal cut orange sapphire. Sapphires belong to the corundum group - the second hardest mineral group known

Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, USA. North Side of Devils Tower. Perspective Corrected

Polygonal basalt, Am Buachaille rocks, Staffa, off Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom

Basalt columns and steps, Staffa, off Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom

Church interior

Memorial pilar on Swami Rock, Tricomalee, Sri Lanka
Swami Rock, Tricomalee, Sri Lanka. Pillar erected in memory of Francina Van Rhede in 1687. She was the daughter of a gentleman of high office in the Dutch service

View of hexagonal crystallization fissures on salt pan, largest salt pan in world, Salar de Uyuni, Altiplano, Andes, Bolivia

Worker honeybees, Apis mellifera filling the hexagonal chambers of a frame with honey made from nectar. The domesticated bee is given a frame with hexagonal foundations

Carbon nanotube space elevator. Conceptual computer artwork of a cylindrical fullerene (carbon nanotube) rising from the ground to Earth orbit as a precursor to a space elevator

Bluebottle fly eye, SEM
Bluebottle fly (Calliphora sp.) eye, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification: x4000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Carbon nanotube and buckyball, artwork
Carbon nanotube and buckyball. Computer artwork showing the hexagonal carbon structures of a buckyball (yellow) inside a carbon nanotube, or buckytube (grey)

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"Unveiling the Hexagonal Wonders: From Rolex Precision Watches to Honeycombs and Giants Causeway" Step into a world where precision meets beauty, as we explore the captivating hexagonal wonders that have fascinated mankind throughout history. In 1937, Rolex introduced their iconic precision watches, showcasing intricate craftsmanship with hexagonal patterns that symbolize perfection and elegance. Just like the honey bees (Apis mellifera) meticulously constructing their honeycomb homes in nature's symmetrical marvels. Delving deeper into the enchanting world of honeybees, we discover their fascinating life cycle and witness an expanded cross-section of their mesmerizing honeycomb structures. The interlocking hexagons serve as nature's ingenious design for maximizing storage space while maintaining structural integrity. Venturing further afield, we find ourselves at the Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland – a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its awe-inspiring hexagonal basalt columns. Carved by ancient volcanic activity millions of years ago, these natural formations leave visitors spellbound with their geometric perfection. As twilight descends over County Antrim's northern coast, the Giants Causeway takes on an ethereal glow. Evening sunlight bathes these majestic columns in golden hues, creating a breathtaking spectacle that seems almost otherworldly. But our journey doesn't end there; it leads us to delve into cutting-edge nanotube technology. Carbon nanotubes display remarkable strength and conductivity due to their unique hexagonal lattice structure—a testament to human ingenuity inspired by nature's own designs. From microscopic wonders to grand scales, even Toscanelli's world map from 1474 reveals hints of hexagonality—showcasing how this shape has captivated minds across centuries. So let us celebrate the allure of all things hexagonal—the timeless elegance of Rolex watches, the architectural genius found within bee hives and Giant’s Causeway’s geological masterpiece—and embrace this universal language of symmetry that continues to inspire and fascinate us all.