Information card for entry 9000574

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Calcite
• Formula: C Ca0.9 Mg0.1 O3
• Calculated formula: C Ca0.9 Mg0.1 O3
• Title of publication: Structural refinements of dolomite and a magnesian calcite and implications for dolomite formation in the marine environment Mg-calcite
• Authors of publication: Althoff, P. L.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 1977
• Journal volume: 62
• Pages of publication: 772 - 783
• a: 4.941 Å
• b: 4.941 Å
• c: 16.864 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 120°
• Cell volume: 356.55 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 4
• Space group number: 167
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: R -3 c :H
• Hall space group symbol: -R 3 2"c
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No