Information card for entry 9009435

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Kalsilite
• Formula: Al K O4 Si
• Calculated formula: Al K O3.99999 Si
• Title of publication: The crystal structure of kalsilite, KAlSiO4 Sample: Refinement with O2 off triad axis
• Authors of publication: Perrotta, A. J.; Smith, J. V.
• Journal of publication: Mineralogical Magazine
• Year of publication: 1965
• Journal volume: 35
• Pages of publication: 588 - 595
• a: 5.161 Å
• b: 5.161 Å
• c: 8.693 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 120°
• Cell volume: 200.525 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 4
• Space group number: 173
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: P 63
• Hall space group symbol: P 6c
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No