Information card for entry 9002725

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Leightonite
• Formula: Ca Cu0.68 H4 K O9 S2
• Calculated formula: Ca Cu0.68 H2 K O9 S2
• Title of publication: Disordered distribution of Cu in the crystal structure of leightonite, K2Ca2Cu(SO4)4.2H2O
• Authors of publication: Menchetti, S.; Bindi, L.; Bonazzi, P.; Olmi, F.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 2002
• Journal volume: 87
• Pages of publication: 721 - 725
• a: 11.654 Å
• b: 7.497 Å
• c: 10.097 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 125.21°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 720.776 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 6
• Space group number: 15
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: C 1 2/c 1
• Hall space group symbol: -C 2yc
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No