Information card for entry 9001025

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Switzerite
• Formula: H7 Mn3 O15 P2
• Calculated formula: H7 Mn3 O15 P2
• Title of publication: Crystal structure of switzerite, Mn3(PO4)2.7H2O and its relationship to metaswitzerite, Mn3(PO4)2.4H2O
• Authors of publication: Zanazzi, P. F.; Leavens, P. B.; White, J. S.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 1986
• Journal volume: 71
• Pages of publication: 1224 - 1228
• a: 8.528 Å
• b: 13.166 Å
• c: 11.812 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 110.05°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 1245.87 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 4
• 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