Information card for entry 9014598

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Diopside
• Formula: Ca0.58 Fe0.5 Mg0.5 Na0.42 O6 Si2
• Calculated formula: Ca2.32 Fe2 Mg2 Na1.68 O24 Si8
• Title of publication: The crystal structure of yellow aegirine-augite from Mount Anakie, Victoria
• Authors of publication: Mills, S. J.; Groat, L. A.
• Journal of publication: Australian Journal of Mineralogy
• Year of publication: 2008
• Journal volume: 14
• Pages of publication: 43 - 45
• a: 9.663 Å
• b: 8.813 Å
• c: 5.2184 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 106.4°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 426.318 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 6
• Space group number: 15
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: C 1 2/c 1
• Hall space group symbol: -C 2yc
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No