Information card for entry 9001064

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Forsterite
• Formula: Co0.261 Mg1.739 O4 Si
• Calculated formula: Co0.261 Mg1.739 O4 Si
• Title of publication: Cation ordering in Co-Mg olivine solid-solution series Sample: Co03
• Authors of publication: Miyake, M.; Nakamura, H.; Kojima, H.; Marumo, F.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 1987
• Journal volume: 72
• Pages of publication: 594 - 598
• a: 4.76 Å
• b: 10.221 Å
• c: 5.984 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 291.133 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 4
• Space group number: 62
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: P b n m
• Hall space group symbol: -P 2c 2ab
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No