Figure 2
The (Si2O52−)∞ layers in (a) β-K3NdSi6O15 and (b) α-K3NdSi6O15·2H2O as they appear in the actual structures. Integers in parentheses indicate the identity of the Si atom in the SiO4 tetrahedra. A pseudotranslation operation of 0 0 ½ is apparent in the layer of β-K3NdSi6O15. |