Information card for entry 9016533

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Afghanite
• Formula: Al12 Ca5.515 Cl3 K2.505 Na7.5 O60 S3 Si12
• Calculated formula: Al12 Ca5.515 Cl2.99999 K2.505 Na7.5 O59.9999 S3 Si12
• Title of publication: Thermal behavior of afghanite, an ABABACAC member of the cancrinite group
• Authors of publication: Ballirano, P.; Bosi, F.
• Journal of publication: American Mineralogist
• Year of publication: 2012
• Journal volume: 97
• Pages of publication: 630 - 640
• a: 12.7961 Å
• b: 12.7961 Å
• c: 21.4094 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 120°
• Cell volume: 3035.92 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 8
• Space group number: 159
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: P 3 1 c
• Hall space group symbol: P 3 -2c
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No