Information card for entry 9008263

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Nyerereite
• Formula: C2 Ca K0.36 Na1.64 O6
• Calculated formula: C2 Ca K0.36 Na1.64 O6
• Title of publication: Nyerereite: A new volcanic carbonate mineral from Oldoinyo Lengai, Tanzania Note: high-temperature polymorph with an structure that has been inferred
• Authors of publication: McKie, D.; Frankis, E. J.
• Journal of publication: Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie
• Year of publication: 1977
• Journal volume: 145
• Pages of publication: 73 - 95
• a: 5.05 Å
• b: 5.05 Å
• c: 12.85 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 120°
• Cell volume: 283.803 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 5
• Space group number: 186
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: P 63 m c
• Hall space group symbol: P 6c -2c
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No