Information card for entry 9010411

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Wadsleyite
• Formula: H2 Mg1.864 O4.129 Si
• Calculated formula: H0.258 Mg1.864 O4.129 Si
• Title of publication: Effects of hydration on the structure and compressibility of wadsleyite, beta-(Mg2SiO4) Locality: synthetic Sample: SS0401, 1.66 wt% H2O
• Authors of publication: Holl, C. M.; Smyth, J. R.; Jacobsen, S. D.; Frost, D. J.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 2008
• Journal volume: 93
• Pages of publication: 598 - 607
• a: 5.6807 Å
• b: 11.5243 Å
• c: 8.2515 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90.09°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 540.193 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 4
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: I 1 2/m 1
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No