Information card for entry 9001220

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Enstatite
• Formula: Cr0.306 Mg0.712 O3 Si0.982
• Calculated formula: Cr0.3055 Mg0.7125 O3 Si0.982
• Title of publication: Crystal structure of a Cr-bearing pyroxene Sample: Mg1.4Cr.6Si2O6
• Authors of publication: Angel, R. J.; Gasparik, T.; Finger, L. W.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 1989
• Journal volume: 74
• Pages of publication: 599 - 603
• a: 9.713 Å
• b: 8.91 Å
• c: 5.238 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 109.41°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 427.547 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 4
• Space group number: 14
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: P 1 21/c 1
• Hall space group symbol: -P 2ybc
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No