Information card for entry 9011585

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Whitlockite
• Formula: Ca9.267 Fe0.2 Mg0.8 O28 P7
• Calculated formula: Ca9.267 Fe0.2 Mg0.8 O28 P7
• Title of publication: Structural relationship of whitlockite and beta-Ca3(PO4)2 Sample: Heated
• Authors of publication: Gopal, R.; Calvo, C.
• Journal of publication: Nature Physical Science
• Year of publication: 1972
• Journal volume: 237
• Pages of publication: 30 - 32
• a: 10.324 Å
• b: 10.324 Å
• c: 37.103 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 120°
• Cell volume: 3424.8 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 5
• Space group number: 161
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: R 3 c :H
• Hall space group symbol: R 3 -2"c
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No