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MINERALS AND SYNTHETIC COMPOUNDS, AmXn, IN WHICH X
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CdCl2 is a
layered structure in which 100% of the octahedral voids of alternate |
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layers of FCC close
packed X atoms are occupied with A atoms resulting in a 50% |
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Ex. FeCl2 ( ferrous chloride,
lawrencite ) ( Fe - A , Cl - X ) |
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Crystal lattice |
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The layer structure of
the crystal is clearly demonstrated by the FCC lattice if the |
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colored differently than the unoccupied layer. The |
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layers are oriented parallel to the (111) plane. |
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Figure 79 - FeCl2 lattice structure |
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Polyhedral framework |
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Figure 80 -
FeCl2 polyhedral |
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The polyhedral
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occupied layers. The black triangles |
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Cleavage |
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hexagonal tablet |
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Isostructural minerals/compounds |
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CdCl2, MgCl2, CoCl2,
NiCl2, NbS2, TaS2, CdBr2, NiI2 |
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