Citation: Thompson, R. M.; Downs, R. T. (2008). The crystal structure of diopside at pressure to 10 GPa Sample: P = 5.11 GPa. American Mineralogist, 93, pp. 177-186.
Formula: Ca Mg O6 Si2
List type: noninterleaving
List: 3D
Basis: (1;0;0 0;1;0 0;0;1)
Dimensionality: 3
Formula: Mg4 O24 Si8 (Mg O6 Si2)
Multiplicity: 1
Coordination sequences: