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Structure parameters

Mineral name	Herbertsmithite
Formula	Cl2 Cu3 H6 O6 Zn
Calculated formula	Cl2 Cu3 H6 O6 Zn
Title of publication	Herbertsmithite, Cu3Zn(OH)6Cl2, a new species and the definition of paratacamite Locality: Generosa mine, Sierra Gorda, Chile
Authors of publication	Braithwaite, R. S. W.; Mereiter, K.; Paar, W. H.; Clark, A. M.
Journal of publication	Mineralogical Magazine
Year of publication	2004
Journal volume	68
Pages of publication	527 - 539
a	6.834 ± 0.001 Å
b	6.834 ± 0.001 Å
c	14.075 ± 0.002 Å
α	90°
β	90°
γ	120°
Cell volume	569.284 Å³
Number of distinct elements	5
Space group number	166
Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol	R -3 m :H
Hall space group symbol	-R 3 2"
Has coordinates	Yes
Has disorder	No
Has F_obs	No

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