Fluorite structure

In solid state chemistry, the fluorite structure refers to a common motif for compounds with the formula MX2. The X ions occupy the eight tetrahedral interstitial sites whereas M ions occupy the regular sites of a face-centered cubic (FCC) structure. Many compounds, notably the common mineral fluorite (CaF2), adopt this structure. * The fluorite structure of calcium fluoride CaF2. * The antifluorite structure of magnesium silicide Mg2Si.

Fluorite structure

In solid state chemistry, the fluorite structure refers to a common motif for compounds with the formula MX2. The X ions occupy the eight tetrahedral interstitial sites whereas M ions occupy the regular sites of a face-centered cubic (FCC) structure. Many compounds, notably the common mineral fluorite (CaF2), adopt this structure. * The fluorite structure of calcium fluoride CaF2. * The antifluorite structure of magnesium silicide Mg2Si.