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Structure parameters

Mineral name	Turquoise
Formula	Al3 Cu0.452 H8 O14 P2
Calculated formula	Al3 Cu0.452 H8 O14 P2
Title of publication	The crystal structure of faustite and its copper analogue turquoise
Authors of publication	Kolitsch, U.; Giester, G.
Journal of publication	Mineralogical Magazine
Year of publication	2000
Journal volume	64
Pages of publication	905 - 913
a	7.41 Å
b	7.633 Å
c	9.904 Å
α	68.42°
β	69.65°
γ	65.05°
Cell volume	459.808 Å³
Number of distinct elements	5
Space group number	2
Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol	P -1
Hall space group symbol	-P 1
Has coordinates	Yes
Has disorder	No
Has F_obs	No

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