Information card for entry 2101233

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: aurichalcite
• Formula: C2 H6 Cu O12 Zn3
• Calculated formula: C2 Cu5 O12
• Title of publication: The structure of aurichalcite, (Cu,Zn)~5~(OH)~6~(CO~3~)~2~, determined from a microcrystal
• Authors of publication: Harding, M. M.; Kariuki, B. M.; Cernik, R.; Cressey, G.
• Journal of publication: Acta Crystallographica Section B
• Year of publication: 1994
• Journal volume: 50
• Journal issue: 6
• Pages of publication: 673 - 676
• a: 13.82 ± 0.02 Å
• b: 6.419 ± 0.003 Å
• c: 5.29 ± 0.03 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 101.04 ± 0.02°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 461 ± 3 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 5
• Space group number: 11
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: P 1 21/m 1
• Hall space group symbol: -P 2yb
• Diffraction radiation wavelength: 0.886 Å
• Diffraction radiation type: synchrotron
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No