Information card for entry 9016020

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Calcite
• Formula: C Ca O3
• Calculated formula: C6 Ca6 O18
• Title of publication: Temperature dependence of the structural parameters in the transformation of aragonite to calcite, as determined from in situ synchrotron powder X-ray-diffraction data Note: T = 578 C Note: P = 101 kPa
• Authors of publication: Antao, S. M.; Hassan, I.
• Journal of publication: The Canadian Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 2010
• Journal volume: 48
• Pages of publication: 1225 - 1236
• a: 4.9767 Å
• b: 4.9767 Å
• c: 17.361 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 120°
• Cell volume: 372.382 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 3
• Space group number: 167
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: R -3 c :H
• Hall space group symbol: -R 3 2"c
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No