Information card for entry 9008195

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Melilite
• Formula: Al Ca Na O7 Si2
• Calculated formula: Al Ca Na O7 Si2
• Title of publication: The crystal structure of synthetic soda melilite, CaNaAlSi2O7
• Authors of publication: Louisnathan, S. J.
• Journal of publication: Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie
• Year of publication: 1970
• Journal volume: 131
• Pages of publication: 314 - 321
• a: 7.6344 Å
• b: 7.6344 Å
• c: 5.0513 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 294.41 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 5
• Space group number: 113
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: P -4 21 m
• Hall space group symbol: P -4 2ab
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No