Information card for entry 9009888

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Shortite
• Formula: C3 Ca2 Na2 O9
• Calculated formula: C3 Ca2 Na2 O9
• Title of publication: Crystal structure of Ca2Na2(CO3)3 (shortite) Note: Y- and z-coordinates of Ca adjusted to match reported bond lengths
• Authors of publication: Dickens, B.; Hyman, A.; Brown, W. E.
• Journal of publication: Journal of Research of the National Bureau of Standards - Physics and Chemistry
• Year of publication: 1971
• Pages of publication: 129 - 135
• a: 4.947 Å
• b: 11.032 Å
• c: 7.108 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 387.921 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 4
• Space group number: 38
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: A m m 2
• Hall space group symbol: A 2 -2
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No