Information card for entry 9016161

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Stichtite
• Formula: C0.118 H3.224 Cr0.23 Mg0.77 O2.966
• Calculated formula: C0.118 H3.224 Cr0.23 Mg0.77 O2.966
• Title of publication: The crystal structure of stichtite, re-examination of barbertonite, and the nature of polytypism in MgCr hydrotalcites Note: 3R1 polytype of stichtite
• Authors of publication: Mills, S. J.; Whitfield, P. S.; Wilson, S. A.; Woodhouse, J. N.; Dipple, G. M.; Raudsepp, M.; Francis, C. A.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 2011
• Journal volume: 96
• Pages of publication: 179 - 187
• a: 3.09552 Å
• b: 3.09552 Å
• c: 23.5042 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 120°
• Cell volume: 195.049 ų
• 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 Fobs: No