Information card for entry 9005568

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Maya Blue
• Formula: C1.764 H7.92 Mg4 N0.224 O28.174 Si8
• Calculated formula: C1.764 H13.9 Mg4 N0.224 O28.174 Si8
• Title of publication: Crystal structure refinements of palygorskite and Maya Blue from molecular modeling and powder synchrotron diffraction Sample: Op+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: 12.72 Å
• b: 17.886 Å
• c: 5.254 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 1195.34 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 6
• Space group number: 53
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: P b m n
• Hall space group symbol: -P 2ab 2ab
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No