Information card for entry 1011191

Structure parameters

• Chemical name: Lithium aluminium catena-disilicate *
• Mineral name: Spodumene
• Formula: Al Li O6 Si2
• Calculated formula: Al Li O6 Si2
• Title of publication: The crystal structure of monoclinic pyroxenes
• Authors of publication: Warren, B E; Biscoe, J
• Journal of publication: Zeitschrift fuer Kristallographie, Kristallgeometrie, Kristallphysik, Kristallchemie (-144,1977)
• Year of publication: 1931
• Journal volume: 80
• Pages of publication: 391 - 401
• a: 9.5 Å
• b: 8.3 Å
• c: 5.24 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 69.67°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 387.4 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 4
• Space group number: 15
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: C 1 2/c 1
• Hall space group symbol: -C 2yc
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No