Information card for entry 9000590

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Tuscanite
• Formula: Al1.85 Ca2.89 K0.51 O15 S0.95 Si3.15
• Calculated formula: Al1.85 Ca2.9 K0.51 O15 S0.95 Si3.15
• Title of publication: The crystal structure of tuscanite Note Sample from the pumice deposit in Pitigliano, Tuscany, Italy
• Authors of publication: Mellini, M.; Merlino, S.; Rossi, G.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 1977
• Journal volume: 62
• Pages of publication: 1114 - 1120
• a: 24.03 Å
• b: 5.11 Å
• c: 10.88 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 106.94°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 1278.02 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 6
• Space group number: 14
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: P 1 21/a 1
• Hall space group symbol: -P 2yab
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No