Information card for entry 9001037

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Mullite
• Formula: Al2.38 O4.77 Si0.62
• Calculated formula: Al2.38 O4.77 Si0.62
• Title of publication: Crystal structure of mullite: A re-examination of the average structure
• Authors of publication: Angel, R. J.; Prewitt, C. T.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 1986
• Journal volume: 71
• Pages of publication: 1476 - 1482
• a: 7.5785 Å
• b: 7.6817 Å
• c: 2.8864 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 168.034 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 3
• Space group number: 55
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: P b a m
• Hall space group symbol: -P 2 2ab
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No