Methane Clathrate
A material that is NOT an approved mineral species
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About Methane Clathrate
Formula:
CH4 · 5.7H2O
Crystal System:
Isometric
A solid clathrate hydrate in which methane is trapped within cage structures of crystalline water, forming a solid similar to ice.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
46016
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:46016:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
201452ea-835a-4ba2-b528-6971e9e4e803
Chemistry of Methane Clathrate
Mindat Formula:
CH4 · 5.7H2O
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Methane Clathrate
Crystal System:
Isometric
Class (H-M):
m3m (4/m 3 2/m) - Hexoctahedral
Space Group:
Pm3n
Cell Parameters:
a = 11.877 Å, b = 11.877 Å, c = 11.877 Å
α = 90°, β = 90°, γ = 90°
α = 90°, β = 90°, γ = 90°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1 : 1 : 1
Unit Cell V:
1675.4 ų
Comment:
From CIF Information card 4112809
Geological Environment
Geological Setting:
Common constituent of the shallow marine geosphere occurring in deep sedimentary structures and forming outcrops on the ocean floor. Also found in permafrost regions and antarctic ice cores.
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Methane Clathrate
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