Information card for entry 9013385

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Elbaite
• Formula: Al8.001 B3.39 Ca0.09 Fe0.009 H6.6 Li0.9 Mn0.09 Na0.53 O31 Si5.61
• Calculated formula: Al8.001 B3.39 Ca0.09 Fe0.009 H3.6 Li0.9 Mn0.09 Na0.53 O31 Si5.61
• Title of publication: Tetrahedrally coordinated boron in Al-rich tourmaline and its relationship to the pressure-temperature conditions of formation Note: O5 and O6 z-coordinates changed to match reported bond lengths
• Authors of publication: Ertl, A.; Tillmanns, E.; Ntaflos, T.; Francis, C.; Giester, G.; Korner, W.; Hughes, J. M.; Lengauer, C.; Prem, M.
• Journal of publication: European Journal of Mineralogy
• Year of publication: 2008
• Journal volume: 20
• Pages of publication: 881 - 888
• a: 15.777 Å
• b: 15.777 Å
• c: 7.086 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 120°
• Cell volume: 1527.5 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 10
• 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