Information card for entry 9001716

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Garnet
• Formula: Al2 Mg2.55 Ni0.45 O12 Si3
• Calculated formula: Al2 Mg2.55 Ni0.45 O12 Si3
• Title of publication: Structure and crystal-field spectra of Co3Al2(SiO4)3 and (Mg,Ni)3Al2(SiO4)3 garnet (Mg,Ni)3Al2(SiO4)3
• Authors of publication: Ross, C. R.; Keppler, H.; Canil, D.; O'Neill H St C
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 1996
• Journal volume: 81
• Pages of publication: 61 - 66
• a: 11.4717 Å
• b: 11.4717 Å
• c: 11.4717 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 1509.68 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