Information card for entry 9002204

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Boralsilite
• Formula: Al8 B3 O18.525 Si
• Calculated formula: Al8 B3 O18.525 Si
• Title of publication: The crystal structure of boralsilite and its relation to a family of boroaluminosilicates, sillimanite, and andalusite
• Authors of publication: Peacor, D. R.; Rouse, R. C.; Grew, E. S.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 1999
• Journal volume: 84
• Pages of publication: 1152 - 1161
• a: 14.767 Å
• b: 5.574 Å
• c: 15.079 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 91.96°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 1240.44 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 4
• Space group number: 12
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: C 1 2/m 1
• Hall space group symbol: -C 2y
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No