Information card for entry 9017634

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Bityite
• Formula: Al3.756 Be0.244 Ca0.771 H1.69 Li0.413 Na0.229 O12 Si2
• Calculated formula: Al15.024 Be0.976 Ca3.084 H6.76 Li1.652 Na0.916 O48 Si8
• Title of publication: A single-crystal neutron and X-ray diffraction study of a Li,Be-bearing brittle mica Note: X-ray, T = 100 K
• Authors of publication: Gatta, G. D.; Nenert, G.; Guastella, G.; Lotti, P.; Guastoni, A.; Rizzato, S.
• Journal of publication: Mineralogical Magazine
• Year of publication: 2014
• Journal volume: 78
• Pages of publication: 55 - 72
• a: 5.0864 Å
• b: 8.8186 Å
• c: 19.1098 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 95.445°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 853.301 ų
• Ambient diffraction temperature: 100 K
• Number of distinct elements: 8
• Space group number: 9
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: C 1 c 1
• Hall space group symbol: C -2yc
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No