Information card for entry 9005570

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Maya Blue
• Formula: C2.72 H27 Mg6 N0.34 O43.3 Si12
• Calculated formula: C2.72 H20.92 Mg6 N0.34 O43.3 Si12
• Title of publication: Crystal structure refinements of palygorskite and Maya Blue from molecular modeling and powder synchrotron diffraction Sample: OP (3 cells+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: 12.709 Å
• b: 17.896 Å
• c: 15.775 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 3587.87 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