Information card for entry 9001528

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Pyrope
• Formula: Al2 Ca0.774 Mg2.226 O12 Si3
• Calculated formula: Al2 Ca0.774 Mg2.226 O12 Si3
• Title of publication: Syntheses, volume, and structural changes of garnets in the pyrope-grossular join: Implications for stability and mixing properties Sample JW28
• Authors of publication: Ganguly, J.; Cheng, W.; O'Neill H St C
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 1993
• Journal volume: 78
• Pages of publication: 583 - 593
• a: 11.567 Å
• b: 11.567 Å
• c: 11.567 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 1547.61 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 5
• Space group number: 230
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: I a -3 d
• Hall space group symbol: -I 4bd 2c 3
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No