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1000007.cif

Structure parameters

Formula - Ca Mg O6 Si2 -
Calculated formula - Ca4 Mg4 O24 Si8 -
Title of publication The crystal structure of diopside at pressure to 10 GPa Locality: DeKalb, New York Sample: P = 1 atm
Authors of publication Thompson, R. M.; Downs, R. T.
Journal of publication American Mineralogist
Year of publication 2008
Journal volume 93
Pages of publication 177 - 186
a 9.7397 Å
b 8.9174 Å
c 5.2503 Å
α 90°
β 105.866°
γ 90°
Cell volume 438.63 Å3
Ambient diffracton pressure 100 kPa
Number of distinct elements 4
Hermann-Mauguin symmetry space group C 1 2/c 1
Hall symmetry space group -C 2yc
Has coordinates Yes
Has disorder No
Has Fobs No

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