Information card for entry 9010029

Structure parameters

• Formula: Mg4 O12 Si4
• Calculated formula: Mg4 O12 Si4
• Title of publication: Structure and twinning of single-crystal MgSiO3 garnet synthesized at 17 GPa and 1800 C Note: majoritic or majorite-like
• Authors of publication: Angel, R. J.; Finger, L. W.; Hazen, R. M.; Kanzaki, M.; Weidner, D. J.; Liebermann, R. C.; Veblen, D. R.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 1989
• Journal volume: 74
• Pages of publication: 509 - 512
• a: 11.501 Å
• b: 11.501 Å
• c: 11.48 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 1518.49 ų
• Sample thermal history: synthesized at 17 GPa and 1800 C
• Sample pressure history: synthesized at 17 GPa
• Number of distinct elements: 3
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: I 41/a
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No