Information card for entry 9010128

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Liddocoatite
• Formula: Al7.83 B3.42 Ca0.3 F0.5 H3.501 Li0.9 Na0.46 O30.5 Si5.58
• Calculated formula: Al7.83 B3.42 Ca0.3 F0.5 H3.501 Li0.9 Na0.46 O30.5 Si5.58
• Title of publication: Tetrahedrally-coordinated boron in tourmalines from the liddicoatite-elbaite series from Madagascar: Structure, chemistry, and infrared spectroscopic studies Locality: Anjanabonoina, Madagascar Sample: LC1
• Authors of publication: Ertl, A.; Hughes, J. M.; Prowatke, S.; Ludwig, T.; Prasad, P. S. R.; Brandstatter, F.; Korner, W.; Schuster, R.; Pertlik, F.; Marschall, H.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 2006
• Journal volume: 91
• Pages of publication: 1847 - 1856
• a: 15.8095 Å
• b: 15.8095 Å
• c: 7.0941 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 120°
• Cell volume: 1535.55 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 9
• Space group number: 160
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: R 3 m :H
• Hall space group symbol: R 3 -2"
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No