Information card for entry 9006817

Structure parameters

• Formula: Ga2 Mg O4
• Calculated formula: Ga2 Mg O4
• Title of publication: Synthetic MgGa2O4-Mg2GeO4 spinel solid solution and beta-Mg3Ga2GeO8: chemistry, crystal structures, cation ordering, and comparison to Mg2GeO4 olivine Sample: RLM808, quenched from T = 1402 C Locality: synthetic
• Authors of publication: Millard, R. L.; Peterson, R. C.; Swainson, I. P.
• Journal of publication: Physics and Chemistry of Minerals
• Year of publication: 2000
• Journal volume: 27
• Pages of publication: 179 - 193
• a: 8.2891 Å
• b: 8.2891 Å
• c: 8.2891 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 569.537 ų
• Sample thermal history: quenched from T = 1402 C
• Number of distinct elements: 3
• Space group number: 227
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: F d -3 m :2
• Hall space group symbol: -F 4vw 2vw 3
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No