Information card for entry 9001053

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Blossite
• Formula: Cu2 O7 V2
• Calculated formula: Cu2 O7 V2
• Title of publication: Blossite, alpha-Cu2V2O7, a new fumarolic sublimate from Izalco volcano, El Salvador - data obtained by personal communication, May 2003.
• Authors of publication: Robinson, P. D.; Hughes, J. M.; Malinconico, M. L.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 1987
• Journal volume: 72
• Pages of publication: 397 - 400
• a: 20.676 Å
• b: 8.392 Å
• c: 6.446 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 1118.46 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 3
• Space group number: 43
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: F d d 2
• Hall space group symbol: F 2 -2d
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No