Shattuckite and plancheite: A crystal chemical study

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The orthorhombic crystal structures of shattuckite, Cu5( SiO3)4(OH)2 and planchétite, Cu8(Si4011)2(OH)4 H2O, have been solved. Shattuckite contains silicate chains similar to pyroxene in a complex association with copper atoms, while the closely related planchéite contains silicate chains similar to amphibole.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Shattuckite and plancheite: A crystal chemical study
Series title Science
DOI 10.1126/science.154.3748.506
Volume 154
Issue 3748
Year Published 1966
Language English
Publisher AAAS
Description 2 p.
First page 506
Last page 507
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