Information card for entry 9005588

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Enstatite
• Formula: Ca0.04 Mg1.96 O6 Si2
• Calculated formula: Ca0.04 Mg1.96 O6 Si2
• Title of publication: The structure of Pbca orthopyroxenes along the join diopside-enstatite (CaMgSi2O6-Mg2Si2O6) Sample: D4En96
• Authors of publication: Nestola, F.; Tribaudino, M.
• Journal of publication: European Journal of Mineralogy
• Year of publication: 2003
• Journal volume: 15
• Pages of publication: 365 - 371
• a: 18.262 Å
• b: 8.826 Å
• c: 5.192 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 836.849 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 4
• Space group number: 61
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: P b c a
• Hall space group symbol: -P 2ac 2ab
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No