Information card for entry 9005276

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Diopside
• Formula: Al0.6 Ca Mg0.7 O6 Si1.7
• Calculated formula: Al0.6 Ca Mg0.7 O6 Si1.7
• Title of publication: High-temperature crystal chemistry of C2/c clinopyroxenes along the join CaMgSi2O6-CaAl2SiO6 Sample: Di70CaTs30 at 25 C
• Authors of publication: Tribaudino, M.
• Journal of publication: European Journal of Mineralogy
• Year of publication: 1996
• Journal volume: 8
• Pages of publication: 273 - 279
• a: 9.68 Å
• b: 8.828 Å
• c: 5.268 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 106.16°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 432.39 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 5
• 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