Information card for entry 9001571

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Foitite
• Formula: Al6.891 B3 Fe1.599 Li0.219 Mg0.051 Mn0.24 Na0.25 O31 Si6
• Calculated formula: Al6.891 B3 Fe1.599 Li0.219 Mg0.051 Mn0.24 Na0.25 O31 Si6
• Title of publication: Foitite, _[Fe2(Al,Fe)]Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH)4, a new alkali-deficient tourmaline: Description and crystal structure
• Authors of publication: MacDonald, D. J.; Hawthorne, F. C.; Grice, J. D.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 1993
• Journal volume: 78
• Pages of publication: 1299 - 1303
• a: 15.967 Å
• b: 15.967 Å
• c: 7.126 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 120°
• Cell volume: 1573.34 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 9
• Space group number: 160
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: R 3 m :H
• Hall space group symbol: R 3 -2"
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No