Information card for entry 9007046

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Fayalite
• Formula: Fe2 O4 Si
• Calculated formula: Fe2 O4 Si
• Title of publication: The electric field gradient in synthetic fayalite alpha-Fe2SiO4 at moderate temperatures Sample: T = 153 K
• Authors of publication: Lottermoser, W.; Steiner, K.; Grodzicki, M.; Jiang, K.; Scharfetter, G.; Bats, J. W.; Redhammer, G. J.; Treutmann, W.; Hosoya, S.; Amthauer, G.
• Journal of publication: Physics and Chemistry of Minerals
• Year of publication: 2002
• Journal volume: 29
• Pages of publication: 112 - 121
• a: 10.4597 Å
• b: 6.0818 Å
• c: 4.815 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 306.3 ų
• Ambient diffraction temperature: 153 K
• Number of distinct elements: 3
• Space group number: 62
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: P n m a
• Hall space group symbol: -P 2ac 2n
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No