Information card for entry 9001836

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Kyanite
• Formula: Al2 O5 Si
• Calculated formula: Al2 O5 Si
• Title of publication: Compressibility and crystal structure of kyanite, Al2SiO5, at high pressure Sample: at P = 0.0 GPa, in air
• Authors of publication: Yang, H.; Downs, R. T.; Finger, L. W.; Hazen, R. M.; Prewitt, C. T.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 1997
• Journal volume: 82
• Pages of publication: 467 - 474
• a: 7.12 Å
• b: 7.8479 Å
• c: 5.5738 Å
• α: 89.974°
• β: 101.117°
• γ: 106°
• Cell volume: 293.306 ų
• Ambient diffracton pressure: 0 kPa
• Number of distinct elements: 3
• Space group number: 2
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: P -1
• Hall space group symbol: -P 1
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No