Information card for entry 9007075

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Melanite
• Formula: Al0.26 Ca2.973 Fe1.438 Mg0.089 Mn0.031 Na0.018 O12 Si2.657 Ti0.494 V0.024 Zr0.016
• Calculated formula: Al0.26 Ca2.973 Fe1.438 Mg0.089 Mn0.031 Na0.018 O12 Si2.6571 Ti0.4941 V0.024 Zr0.0159
• Title of publication: Characterization of trace Nd and Ce site preference and coordination in natural melanites: a combined X-ray diffraction and high-energy XAFS study Sample: 89/35
• Authors of publication: Quartieri, S.; Boscherini, F.; Chaboy, J.; Dalconi, M. C.; Oberti, R.; Zanetti, A.
• Journal of publication: Physics and Chemistry of Minerals
• Year of publication: 2002
• Journal volume: 29
• Pages of publication: 495 - 502
• a: 12.071 Å
• b: 12.071 Å
• c: 12.071 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 1758.85 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 11
• Space group number: 230
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: I a -3 d
• Hall space group symbol: -I 4bd 2c 3
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No