Information card for entry 9000573

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Dolomite
• Formula: C2 Ca Mg O6
• Calculated formula: C2 Ca Mg O6
• Title of publication: Structural refinements of dolomite and a magnesian calcite and implications for dolomite formation in the marine environment
• Authors of publication: Althoff, P. L.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 1977
• Journal volume: 62
• Pages of publication: 772 - 783
• a: 4.8033 Å
• b: 4.8033 Å
• c: 15.984 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 120°
• Cell volume: 319.371 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 4
• Space group number: 148
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: R -3 :H
• Hall space group symbol: -R 3
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No