Information card for entry 9001584

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Bementite
• Formula: Mn6.683 O23 Si6
• Calculated formula: Mn6.6825 O23 Si6
• Title of publication: Structure and polytypism of bementite, a modulated layer silicate
• Authors of publication: Heinrich, A. R.; Eggleton, R. A.; Guggenheim, S.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 1994
• Journal volume: 79
• Pages of publication: 91 - 106
• a: 14.838 Å
• b: 17.584 Å
• c: 14.7 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 95.54°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 3817.48 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 3
• 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