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Empirical formula: Al.01Ca2.97Fe1.99Mg.02Mn.01O12Si3
a: 12.058 Å
b: 12.058 Å
c: 12.058 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 90.00 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 1753.18 Å3
Space group: Ia-3d
Calculated density: 3.847 g/cm3
Z: 8
Formula weight: 507.722 g/mole
R(F): 0.0370
Common name: Garnet
ICSD collection code: 27370
Keyword: gemstone
Short description: Garnet is an abundant gemstone.
Keyword: silicate mineral
Citation of a publication: Reference: American Mineralogist 56 (1971) p791 Authors: Novak, G A, Gibbs, G V
IUPAC name: Calcium magnesium manganese iron aluminium silicate
Layman's explanation: Garnet has been used in gemstones for many thousands of years. The Koran states that the fourth heaven is composed of carbuncle, which is another name given to the beautiful gem. Garnet is a very abundant gem and can easily be found in many places around the world. Application: Garnet is a silicate mineral and is the birthstone of January. It is also used for many abrasive purposes, and is the symbolic gemstone for the 18th wedding anniversary.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained from the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database
Status: Complete, visible to public
Repository Files:
50699.CIF 50699.crt 50699.gif 50699.pdb 50699.sdt

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