Information card for entry 9015770

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Elbaite
• Formula: Al7.23 B3 Ca0.06 F0.54 Fe0.42 H3.46 Li1.02 Mg0.06 Mn0.18 Na0.73 O30.46 Si6
• Calculated formula: Al7.23 B3 Ca0.06 F0.54 Fe0.42 H3.46 Li1.02 Mg0.06 Mn0.18 Na0.73 O30.46 Si6
• Title of publication: A single-crystal neutron and X-ray diffraction study of elbaite Note: neutron data
• Authors of publication: Diego Gatta, G.; Danisi, R. M.; Adamo, I.; Meven, M.; Diella, V.
• Journal of publication: Physics and Chemistry of Minerals
• Year of publication: 2012
• Journal volume: 39
• Pages of publication: 577 - 588
• a: 15.856 Å
• b: 15.856 Å
• c: 7.1079 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 120°
• Cell volume: 1547.6 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 12
• 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