Information card for entry 9015015

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Elpidite
• Formula: H6 Na2 O18 Si6 Zr
• Calculated formula: H6 Na2 O18 Si6 Zr
• Title of publication: Crystal chemistry of elpidite from Kahn Bogdo (Mongolia) and its K- and Rb-exchanged forms
• Authors of publication: Grigor'eva, A. A.; Zubkova, N. V.; Pekov, I. V.; Kolitsch, U.; Pushcharovsky, D. Y.; Vigasina, M. F.; Giester, G.; Dordevic, T.; Tillmanns, E.; Chukanov, N. V.
• Journal of publication: Crystallography Reports
• Year of publication: 2011
• Journal volume: 56
• Pages of publication: 832 - 841
• a: 7.1312 Å
• b: 14.6853 Å
• c: 14.6349 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 1532.62 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 5
• Space group number: 57
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: P b c m
• Hall space group symbol: -P 2c 2b
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No