Information card for entry 9005567

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Maya Blue
• Formula: C0.718 H4.28 Mg2 N0.088 O14.568 Si4
• Calculated formula: C0.718 H7.96 Mg2 N0.088 O14.568 Si4
• Title of publication: Crystal structure refinements of palygorskite and Maya Blue from molecular modeling and powder synchrotron diffraction Sample: Mp+indigo
• Authors of publication: Chiari, G.; Giustetto, R.; Ricchiardi, G.
• Journal of publication: European Journal of Mineralogy
• Year of publication: 2003
• Journal volume: 15
• Pages of publication: 21 - 33
• a: 13.38 Å
• b: 17.885 Å
• c: 5.25 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 106.81°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 1202.65 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 6
• 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