Information card for entry 9005184

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Diopside
• Formula: Al0.32 Ca0.8 Mg1.03 O6 Si1.85
• Calculated formula: Al0.32 Ca0.8 Mg1.03 O6 Si1.85
• Title of publication: Effect of Al on enstatite solubility in CMAS clinopyroxenes: 2 - Crystal chemical considerations Sample: Di65En20CaTs15
• Authors of publication: Tribaudino, M.; Molin, G. M.; Bruno, E.
• Journal of publication: European Journal of Mineralogy
• Year of publication: 1994
• Journal volume: 6
• Pages of publication: 77 - 86
• a: 9.7 Å
• b: 8.861 Å
• c: 5.258 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 106.47°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 433.39 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 5
• 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