Information card for entry 9001890

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Bechererite
• Formula: H12 O23 S Si Zn8
• Calculated formula: H12 O23 S Si Zn8
• Title of publication: The acentric structure (P3) of bechererite, Zn7Cu(OH)13[SiO(OH)3SO4] Note U(1,2) for Zn2, Zn21, and O1 changed to match symmetry constraints.
• Authors of publication: Hoffmann, C.; Armbruster, T.; Giester, G.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 1997
• Journal volume: 82
• Pages of publication: 1014 - 1018
• a: 8.319 Å
• b: 8.319 Å
• c: 7.377 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 120°
• Cell volume: 442.133 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 5
• Space group number: 143
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: P 3
• Hall space group symbol: P 3
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No