Information card for entry 9017635

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Bityite
• Formula: Al3.864 Be0.16 Ca0.81 H1.672 Li0.291 Na0.19 O12 Si1.904
• Calculated formula: Al3.864 Be0.16 Ca0.81 H1.672 Li0.291 Na0.19 O12 Si1.904
• Title of publication: A single-crystal neutron and X-ray diffraction study of a Li,Be-bearing brittle mica Note: Neutron, T = 20 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: 5.059 Å
• b: 8.7909 Å
• c: 19.0176 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 95.459°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 841.937 ų
• Ambient diffraction temperature: 20 K
• Number of distinct elements: 8
• Space group number: 15
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: C 1 2/c 1
• Hall space group symbol: -C 2yc
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No