Common molecules sample 50698

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Empirical formula:	AlNaO₆Si₂
a:	9.469 Å
b:	8.614 Å
c:	5.240 Å
α (alpha):	90.00 °
β (beta):	107.57 °
γ (gamma):	90.00 °
Volume:	407.47 Å³
Space group:	C12/c1
Calculated density:	3.295 g/cm³
Z:	4
Formula weight:	202.139 g/mole
R(F):	0.0540
Common name:	Jadeite
Short description:	Jade is a popular and valuable gemstone used in China since at least 2950 B.C.
Keyword:	Nephrite
Keyword:	Jewelry
Keyword:	green
ICSD collection code:	10234
Citation of a publication:	Reference: American Mineralogist 58 (1973) p594 Authors: Cameron, M, Sueno, S, Prewitt, C T, Papike, J J
IUPAC name:	Sodium aluminium catena-disilicate
Layman's explanation:	Jade is identified as both Jadeite and Nephrite and has been used since at least 2950 B.C. Jadeite is the most valuable form of jade, called Imperial Jade in China, where it is considered a healing stone of the kidneys. The most common color of Jade is green, although it also occurs in white, orange and violet. The top countries producing Jade are Japan, Burma, California, and New Zealand. Jade is most commonly used as a jewelry item and the mystical birthstone for March.
Lab name:	Common molecules
Sample provider:	Contributed by Indiana University
Status:	Complete, visible to public

Repository Files:
50698.CIF	50698.crt	50698.gif	50698.GIF	50698.ort
50698.pdb	50698.sdt	50698B.crt