Information card for entry 9005862

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Chrysoberyl
• Formula: Al2 Be O4
• Calculated formula: Al2 Be O4
• Title of publication: High-temperature crystal chemistry of phenakite (Be2SiO4) and Chrysoberyl (BeAl2O4) Sample: T = 270 C
• Authors of publication: Hazen, R. M.; Finger, L. W.
• Journal of publication: Physics and Chemistry of Minerals
• Year of publication: 1987
• Journal volume: 14
• Pages of publication: 426 - 434
• a: 4.4275 Å
• b: 9.4063 Å
• c: 5.477 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 228.097 ų
• Ambient diffraction temperature: 543.15 K
• Number of distinct elements: 3
• Space group number: 62
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: P b n m
• Hall space group symbol: -P 2c 2ab
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No