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Quantifying distortion from ideal closest-packing in a crystal structure with analysis and application.

R M Thompson1, R T Downs

  • 1Department of Geosciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721-0077, USA. thompson@geo.arizona.edu

Acta Crystallographica. Section B, Structural Science
|March 23, 2001
PubMed
Summary

A new parameter, U(cp), quantifies crystal structure distortion from ideal packing. This method analyzes anion skeleton displacement, aiding in understanding mineral structure changes under varying conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Crystallography
  • Mineral Physics
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Understanding crystal structures is crucial in mineral physics.
  • Quantifying deviations from ideal packing provides insights into material properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a new parameter, U(cp), for measuring anion skeleton distortion in crystals.
  • To analyze structural variations in M1M2TO(4) polymorphs, pyroxenes, and kyanite.

Main Methods:

  • Developed U(cp) as a measure of average isotropic displacement of anions.
  • Fit ideal closest-packed structures to observed crystal structures by minimizing U(cp).
  • Analyzed distortions using U(cp) and ideal radius parameters.

Main Results:

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  • Successfully quantified the distortion of the anion skeleton in M1M2TO(4) polymorphs, pyroxenes, and kyanite.
  • Demonstrated that U(cp) and ideal radius can characterize structural changes.
  • Showed that temperature, pressure, and composition affect crystal structures.

Conclusions:

  • The U(cp) parameter effectively quantifies crystal structure distortion.
  • This parameter aids in characterizing mineral structural responses to environmental changes.
  • Provides a novel approach for analyzing crystallographic data.