Information card for entry 1552115

Structure parameters

• Common name: Mg3Si2O5(OH)4
• Mineral name: chrysotile
• Formula: H4 Mg3 O9 Si2
• Calculated formula: Mg3 O9 Si2
• Title of publication: Tubular-shaped stoichiometric chrysotile nanocrystals
• Authors of publication: Falini, G.; Foresti, E.; Gazzano, M.; Gualtieri, A.F.; Leoni, M.; Lesci, I.G.; Roveri, N.
• Journal of publication: Chemistry - European Journal
• Year of publication: 2004
• Journal volume: 10
• Pages of publication: 3043 - 3049
• a: 5.34 ± 0.001 Å
• b: 9.241 ± 0.001 Å
• c: 14.689 ± 0.002 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 93.66 ± 0.03°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 723.38 ± 0.19 ų
• Ambient diffraction temperature: 298 K
• Ambient diffracton pressure: 100 kPa
• Number of distinct elements: 4
• Space group number: 9
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: C 1 c 1
• Hall space group symbol: C -2yc
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No