Information card for entry 9000146

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Vermiculite
• Formula: Al0.57 H1.4 Mg1.705 O7.86 Si1.43
• Calculated formula: Al0.57 H4.72 Mg1.705 O7.86 Si1.43
• Title of publication: Crystal structure of a two-layer Mg-vermiculite
• Authors of publication: Shirozu, H.; Bailey, S. W.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 1966
• Journal volume: 51
• Pages of publication: 1124 - 1143
• a: 5.349 Å
• b: 9.255 Å
• c: 28.89 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 97.12°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 1419.17 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 5
• 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