Information card for entry 9017923

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Magnetite
• Formula: Fe3 O4
• Calculated formula: Fe24 O32
• Title of publication: The structure of magnetite: Symmetry of cubic spinels Note: Sample 633,MT1B, annealed at 1373 K
• Authors of publication: Fleet, M. E.
• Journal of publication: Journal of Solid State Chemistry
• Year of publication: 1986
• Journal volume: 62
• Pages of publication: 75 - 82
• a: 8.3969 Å
• b: 8.3969 Å
• c: 8.3969 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 90°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 592.048 ų
• Sample thermal history: annealed at 1373 K
• Number of distinct elements: 2
• Space group number: 227
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: F d -3 m :1
• Hall space group symbol: F 4d 2 3 -1d
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No