Information card for entry 9002528

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Cordierite
• Formula: Al3.99 Fe0.588 Mg1.542 Na0.066 O18 Si5
• Calculated formula: Al3.99 Fe0.588 Mg1.542 Na0.066 O18 Si5
• Title of publication: Structural properties of ferromagnesian cordierites Sample: 94755, Tincup mining district, Wyoming, T = 900 C, t = 24 h
• Authors of publication: Malcherek, T.; Domeneghetti, M. C.; Tazzoli, V.; Ottolini, L.; McCammon, C. A.; Carpenter, M. A.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 2001
• Journal volume: 86
• Pages of publication: 66 - 79
• a: 17.138 Å
• b: 9.751 Å
• c: 9.328 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 1558.83 ų
• Ambient diffraction temperature: 1173.15 K
• Number of distinct elements: 6
• Space group number: 66
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: C c c m
• Hall space group symbol: -C 2 2c
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No