Crystal structure: Hexagonal close-packed

Hexagonal close-packed (HCP) unit cells define hexagonal prisms with one atom at each vertex and 3 atoms in the center. It is one of the most common structures for metals.

2He
Heliumcolorless gas, exhibiting a gray, cloudy glow
4Be
Berylliumwhite-gray metallic
12Mg
Magnesiumshiny grey solid
21Sc
Scandiumsilvery white
22Ti
Titaniumsilvery grey-white metallic
27Co
Cobalthard lustrous bluish gray metal
30Zn
Zincsilver-gray
39Y
Yttriumsilvery white
40Zr
Zirconiumsilvery white
43Tc
Technetiumshiny gray metal
44Ru
Rutheniumsilvery white metallic
48Cd
Cadmiumsilvery bluish-gray metallic
64Gd
Gadoliniumsilvery white
65Tb
Terbiumsilvery white
66Dy
Dysprosiumsilbrig weiß
67Ho
Holmiumsilvery white
68Er
Erbiumsilvery white
69Tm
Thuliumsilvery gray
71Lu
Lutetiumsilvery white
72Hf
Hafniumsteel gray
75Re
Rheniumsilvery-grayish
76Os
Osmiumsilvery, blue cast
81Tl
Thalliumsilvery white