Hexagonal gyroprism
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| Hexagonal gyroprism | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Rank | 3 |
| Type | Isogonal |
| Notation | |
| Bowers style acronym | Higyp |
| Coxeter diagram | s2s6s |
| Elements | |
| Faces | 12 scalene triangles, 2 hexagons |
| Edges | 6+6+12 |
| Vertices | 12 |
| Vertex figure | Irregular tetragon |
| Measures (edge length 1) | |
| Central density | 1 |
| Related polytopes | |
| Army | Higyp |
| Regiment | Higyp |
| Dual | Hexagonal gyrotegum |
| Conjugate | Hexagonal gyroprism |
| Abstract & topological properties | |
| Euler characteristic | 2 |
| Surface | Sphere |
| Orientable | Yes |
| Genus | 0 |
| Properties | |
| Symmetry | (G2×A1)+, order 12 |
| Convex | Yes |
| Nature | Tame |
The hexagonal gyroprism, or higyp is a hexagon-based gyroprism, a variant of the hexagonal antiprism where the bases are rotated by an angle other than 30°, and has 12 scalene triangles for its sides instead of isosceles triangles. It can be formed by alternating a dihexagonal prism.