Neue Oxogallate der Alkalimetalle: Über K6[Ga2O6] und Rb6[Ga2O6], sowie Na3GaO3 und Cs6[Ga2O6]

New Oxogallates of Alkaline Metals: On K₆[Ga₂O₆] and Rb₆[Ga₂O₆] as well as Na₃GaO₃ and Cs₆[Ga₂O₆] Due to powder and single crystal data K₆[Ga₂O₆] a = 7.09₉; b = 11.11₆; c = 6.48₄ Å; ß = 101.6₆° and Rb₆[Ga₂O₆] a = 7.39₃; b = 11.47₅; c = 6.79₈ Å; ß = 103.5° crystallize isotypic with K₆[Fe₂O₆]; space group C2/m-C₃^2h; As well has been prepared the hitherto unknown Na₃GaO₃ a = 11.48, b = 10.82, c = 6.13 Å, space-group Imcm or I2cm Z = 8; and Cs₆[Ga₂O₆] a = 7.2₆, b = 12.1, c = 7.6₈ Å, ß = 105°, Z = 4, space-group P2₁/a.     

Über Oxide mit dem “Butterfly-Motiv”: Rb6[Fe2O5] und K6[Fe2O5]

New Oxides with the “Butterfly-Motive”: Rb₆[Fe₂O₅] and K₆[Fe₂O₅] Rb₆[Fe₂O₅] and K₆[Fe₂O₅] were obtained for the first time by annealing intimate mixtures of “Rb₆CdO₄” with CdO (molar ratio 1 : 1.1) and KO_0.48 with CdO (molar ratio 5.9 : 1) respectively in closed Fe-cylinders. Determination and refinement of the crystalstructure confirms the space group C2/m (four-circle-diffractometer data). Rb₆[Fe₂O₅]: Ag Kα , 720 out of 1220 Io(hkl), R = 9.68%, R_w = 6.09%; a = 718.9pm, b = 1183.1 pm, c = 695.4pm, β = 95.05°, Z = 2; K₆[Fe₂O₅]: MoKα , 1214 Out of 12141_o(hkl), R = 3.20070, R_w = 2.48%, a = 691.21 pm, b = 1142.78pm, c = 665.50pm, β = 93.82°, Z = 2. The binuclear unit [O₂FeOFeO₂]^6? already known to be planar with oxoferrates(II) now was observed to be angular here and closely related to Na₆[Be₂O₅].     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur von K6[Al2O6] und Rb6[Al2O6]

Preparation of Crystal Structure of K₆[Al₂O₆] and Rb₆[Al₂O₆] Colourless single crystals of K₆[Al₂O₆] have been prepared from intimate mixtures of KAlO₂ and K₂O (550°C, 90 d). The structure determination from four-circle diffractometer data (MoKα , 742 I_o(hkl), R = 2.2%, R_w = 2.1%) confirms the space group C2/m with Z = 2; a = 698.25 pm, b = 1 103.54 pm, c = 646.49 pm, β = 102.49°. Colourless single crystals of hitherto unknown Rb₆[Al₂O₆] have been prepared from intimate mixtures of RbAlO₂ and Rb₂O (520°C, 120 d). The structure determination from four-circle diffractometer data (MoKα , 1 240 I_o(hkl)) results in the residual values R = 7.2%, R_w = 4.9%; space group C2/m; a = 725.92 pm, b = 1 143.33 pm, c = 678.06 pm, β = 104.05°; Z = 2. K₆[Al₂O₆] and Rb₆[Al₂O₆] are isostructural with K₆[Fe₂O₆]. A characteristic structure unit is the anion [Al₂O₆]^6? consisting of two edge-sharing [AlO₄] tetrahedra. Effective Coordination Numbers (ECoN), Mean Fictive Ionic Radii (MEFIR), the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy (MAPLE) and the Charge Distribution (CHARDI) are calculated and discussed.     

Die KristallStrukturen von K6[Ge2Te6] und K6[Sn2Te6] und ihre kristall-chemische Beziehung zum K6[Si2Te6]-Typ

Crystal Structures of K₆[Ge₂Te₆] and K₆[Sn₂Te₆] and their Relations to the K₆[Si₂Te₆] Type K₆[Ge₂Te₆] and K₆[Sn₂Te₆], the first members of the families of telluro-digermanates and telluro-distannates have been prepared and their structures determined. The space group is C 2/c with cell constants a = 16.010(8), b = 13.619(8), c = 9.713(5) Å, β = 95.19(5)° and Z = 4 for the Ge compound. The Sn compound has space group P 2₁/c, a = 9.590(5), b = 13.654(8), c = 9.606(5) Å, β = 116.84(5) and Z = 2. The structures were established by direct methods, using four-circle diffractometer data. The final R value for 828 (1677) independent reflexions is 0.068 (0.047) for the Ge (Sn) compound. Both structures have discrete X₂Te₆ groups (X = Ge, Sn) in staggered conformation connected by K atoms in distorted octahedral or trigonal prismatic environments and bear direct subgroup relationships to that of K₆[Si₂Te₆]. The average X? Te distance is 2.579 (2.724) Å and the X? X distance 2.492 (2.814) Å.     

Thio- und Selenomercurate(II). K6[HgS4], K6[HgSe4], Rb6[HgS4] und Rb6[HgSe4]

Thio- and Selenomercurates(II). K₆[HgS₄], K₆[HgSe₄], Rb₆[HgS₄] and Rb₆[HgSe₄] We prepared by annealing intimate mixture of pure samples of K₂S, K₂Se, Rb₂S, and Rb₂Se with HgS or HgSe [360–380°C, 7d, Duran-glass-seal with Argon] with hexagonal Na₆ZnO₄ isotypic new mercurates: K₆[HgS₄] [bright citronic yellow a = 9.98₅, c = 7.65₂ Å], K₆[HgSe₄] [light orange yellow a = 10.3₆, c = 7.88₃ Å], Rb₆[HgS₄] [bright yellow a = 10.3₄, c = 7.94₂ Å], Rb₆[HgSe₄] [orange-red a = 10.7₂, c = 8.19₂ Å]. The crystal structure of K₆ Hgs₄ is elucidated by using diffractometer data of single crystals: P63mc, C⁴_6v, it is R = 6.6% for 304 reflexes [h k o–h k 4, anisotropic refinement MoKα]; for position and parameters see text d_rö = 2.83₅, d_pyk = 2.99 g · cm^?3. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, are calculated and discussed.     

Synthesis and Properties of Rb6Mn2O6

Rb₆Mn₂O₆ was prepared via the azide/nitrate route. Stoichiometric mixtures of the precursors (Mn₃O₄, RbN₃ and RbNO₃) were heated in a special regime up to 500 °C and annealed at this temperature for 75 h in silver crucibles. Single crystals have been grown by annealing a mixture with a slight excess of rubidium components at 450 °C for 500 h. According to the single crystal structure analysis, Rb₆Mn₂O₆ is isotypic to K₆Mn₂O₆, and crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 6.924(1) Å, b = 11.765(2) Å, c = 7.066(1) Å, β = 99.21(3)°, 2296 independent reflections, R₁ = 5.23 % (all data). Manganese is tetrahedrally coordinated and two tetrahedra are linked by sharing a common edge, forming a dimer [Mn₂O₆]⁶⁻. The magnetic behavior has been investigated.     

Zur Oxydation intermetallischer Phasen: Die Oxoplumbate(II) K6[Pb2O5] [1] und K4[PbO3] [2]

On the Oxidation of Intermetallic Phases: The Oxoplumbates(II) K₆[Pb₂O₅] [1] and K₄[PbO₃] [2] Very pale yellow crystals of K₆[Pb₂O₅] were obtained by heating a wellground mixture of LiPb und K₂O₂ (K₂O₂: LiPb = 2.5:1) in Ag-tubes (550°C; 40 d). The crystal structure, triclinic, space group P1 , a = 1 326.7(6); b = 758.8(4); c = 637.0(3) pm; α = 92.17(3)°; β = 94.41(3)°; γ = 112.85(4)°; Z = 2 was determined (four-circle diffractometer data, Mo? K, 3 270 I_o(hkl), R = 8.0%, R_w = 3.5%, parameters see text). The pale yellow crystals of K₄[PbO3] were received by heating KPb and K₂O₂ (K₂O₂: KPb = 3.3:2) in Ni-tubes (450°C; 17 d). The crystal structure (orthorhombic, space group Pbca with a = 658.2(1); b = 1 131.8(4); c = 1 872.2(6) pm; Z = 8) was refined (four-circle diffractometer data, Mo? K, 2 003 I_o(hkl), R = 4.9%, R_w = 2.8%). The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy (MAPLE), Effective Coordination Numbers (ECoN), the Mean Fictive Ionic Radii (MEFIR) and the Charge Distribution (CHARDI) are being calculated for both oxides.     

Synthese,Kristallstrukturen und Absorptionsspektren der neuen „Cupriosilicate”︁: K6[CuSi2O8] und Rb4[CuSi2O7]

Synthesis, Crystal Structures, and Absorption Spectra of the New “Cupriosilicates”: K₆[CuSi₂O₈] and Rb₄[CuSi₂O₇] K₆[CuSi₂O₈] and Rb₄[CuSi₂O₇] were obtained by annealing intimate mixtures of K₂O and Rb₂O, respectively, CuO and SiO₂ in sealed Ag cylinders at 500°C as transparent greenish-blue single crystals. The structure solution (IPDS-data Mo Kα; K₆[CuSi₂O₈]: 1292 F²(hkl), R1 = 0.059; wR2 = 0.103 and Rb₄[CuSi₂O₇]: 763 F²(hkl), R1 = 0.049; wR2 = 0.114) confirms the space group P1 for both compounds. K₆[CuSi₂O₈]: a = 619.4(2); b = 665.5(2); c = 753.0(2) pm; α = 83.66(3); β = 87.71(3); γ = 70.19(3)°; Z = 1. Rb₄[CuSi₂O₇]: a = 631.9(9); b = 707.5(10); c = 715.2(6) pm; α = 114.2(1); β = 100.7(1); γ = 107.9(1)°; Z = 1. The Madelung Part of the Lattice Energy, MAPLE, Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, these calculated via Mean Effective Ionic Radii, MEFIR, are given. The absorption spectra of K₆[CuSi₂O₈] and Rb₄[CuSi₂O₇] are discussed in terms of the Angular Overlap Model, AOM.     

Neues über K2[MnF6], Rb2[MnF6] und Cs2[MnF6]

News on K₂[MnF₆], Rb₂[MnF₆], and Cs₂[MnF₆] Cs₂[MnF₆] (a = 8.97₂ Å) and Rb₂[MnF₆] (a = 8.53₁ Å) as well as this with K₂[MnF₆] (a = 8.22₁ Å and hexagonal a = 5.72₂, c = 9.33₁ Å) form mixed crystals of the K₂PtCl₆ type of structure. Calculations of the Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, and Effective Coordination Numbers, ECoN, lead contrary to former assumptions to distances Mn? F of about 1.86 Å (CN 6).     

Das erste oligomere Oxoferrat(III): K14[Fe4O13]

The First Tetraferrate(III): K₁₄[Fe₄O₁₃] For the first time K₁₄[Fe₄O₁₃] was obtained by annealing intimate mixtures of K₂O and LiFeO₂ (molar ratio 2.2:1) in closed Ni-cylinders (6 months, 610°C) in the form of yellow-brown single crystals. The structure determination (four circle diffractometer, MoKα, 3377 of 3377 I_o(hkl); R = 4,52%, R_w = 2,53%) confirms the space group P2₁/c; a = 677.9, b = 2956.2, c = 672,1 pm, β = 120.31°, Z = 2. Essential part of the structure are tetranuclear [Fe₄O₁₃]^14?-groups, oligomers consisting of four corner-sharing FeO₄-tetrahedra. Within the structure these groups are connected by two crystallographically distinct K-particles thus forming bands which are arranged according to a ?closest packing of bands”? interconnected by the rest of the K-particles. The structure is described via Schlegel-diagrams. It is isotypic with Na₁₄[Al₄O₁₃].     

Neue Oxocobaltate (IV): Zur Kenntnis von K6[Co2O7]

New Oxocobaltates(IV): On K₆[Co2O₇] K₆Co₂O₇ is another new oxide containing tetravalent Co (red-violet single crystals). According to precession- and WEISSENBERG-photographs the space group is P2₁/c; a = G.58₅, b = 9.12₃. c = 11.47₉ Å, β = 127.1°. The crystal structure shows Co₂O₇-groups (two tetrahedron connected by a common corner, symmetry ≈ S₆). The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy (MAPLE) is computed and compared with MAPLE of Cs₂CoO₃. The magnetic properties are reported (measurements of susceptibility by the method of FARADAY in a temperature range of 3–300°K).     

Das gemischtvalente ternäre Oxoferrat(II,III) K3[Fe2O4] – eine aufgefüllte Variante des K2[Fe2O4]‐Typs

The Mixed‐Valent Oxoferrate(II,III) K₃[Fe₂O₄] – A Stuffed Variant of the K₂[Fe₂O₄] Type of Structure K₃[Fe₂O₄] has been obtained by tempering “Cs₃K₃CdO₄” in sealed Fe containers (36 d at 450–480 °C) as dark red transparent single crystals of rectangular shape. The structure determination (IPDS diffractometer data, MoKα, 1891 collected reflections, 234 symmetry independent, R1 = 0.033, wR2 = 0.088) confirms the space group Fddd; a = 596.11(9), b = 1140.3(1), c = 1717.9(3) pm; Z = 8. K₃[Fe₂O₄] exhibits a structure with [FeO₄] tetrahedra connected via corners leading to a three‐dimensional network closely related to the KFeO₂ type of structure. From the oxidation at 520 °C of iron metal with KO₂ in the presence of Na₂O black single crystal of K₂[Fe₂O₄] have been obtained. K₂[Fe₂O₄] crystallizes in the space group Pbca with Z = 8 and a = 559.18(7), b = 1122.1(1), c = 1592.8(2) pm (IPDS diffractometer data, MoKα, collected refelctions: 9543, 1213 symmetry independent, R1 = 0.043, wR2 = 0.102).     

Darstellung und Kristallstrukturen der ersten Alkalimetall‐hexacarbonatooxotetraberyllate: K6[Be4O(CO3)6] · 7 H2O und K6[Be4O(CO3)6]

Preparation and Crystal Structures of the first Alkalimetall‐hexacarbonato‐oxotetraberyllates: K₆[Be₄O(CO₃)₆] · 7 H₂O and K₆[Be₄O(CO₃)₆] K₆[Be₄O(CO₃)₆] · 7 H₂O has been prepared by dissolving freshly precipitated Be(OH)₂ in an aqueous KHCO₃ solution. After enriching the title compound by extraction with ethanol the heptahydrate crystallizes from the organic phase (triklin, P1¯ (No. 2) with a = 951, 01(11), b = 958, 45(12), c = 1601, 7(2) pm, α = 79, 253(13)°, β = 78, 943(12)°, γ = 65, 119(12)°, V_EZ = 1290, 6(3)·10⁶ pm³, Z = 2). Thermal decomposition forms rhombohedral crystals of the anhydrous compound (trigonal‐rhombohedric, R3¯ (No. 148) with a = 1416, 42(6), c = 1704, 5(1) pm, V_EZ = 2961, 4(3)·10⁶ pm³, Z = 6).     

Rubidiumhexaamidolanthanat und -neodymat,Rb3[La(NH2)6] und Rb3[Nd(NH2)6]; Strukturverwandtschaft zu K3[Cr(OH6)] und K4CdCl6

Rubidium Hexaamidolanthanate and -neodymate, Rb₃[La(NH₂)₆] and Rb₃[Nd(NH₂)₆]; Compounds. Structurally Related to K₃[Cr(OH)₆] and K₄CdCl₆ Colourless Rb₃[La(NH₂)₆] (a = 12.298(4) Å, c = 13.759(2) Å, N = 6, R3 c) and pale blue Rb₃[Nd(NH₂)₆] (a = 12.199(6) Å, c = 13.626(4) Å, N = 6, R32) have been prepared by the reaction of the corresponding metals (Rb: La resp. Nd = 3:1) with NH₃(P(NH₃) = 4–4.5 kbar) at 300°C. Single crystal x-ray methods gave their structures. It is shown by space group relations that these compounds are structurally related to one another and to further ternary amides as well as to K₃[Cr(OH)₆] and K₄CdCl₆.     

Synthesis of new complex salt crystal K3[InCl6]

During the experiment of preparing ITO (Indium Tin Oxide) nanopowder, a new complex salt crystal K₃[InCl₆] was found and synthesized using a solution growth method. The diffraction pattern, morphology, element composition and structure of the crystal were analyzed by XRD, SEM and CCD. The results implied that K₃[InCl₆] is monoclinic, is of the space group P2₁/c, has a chemical formula of K₃[InCl₆], a Z = 4 and with the following cell parameters: a = 12.188 Å, b = 7.553 Å, c = 12.703 Å, α = 90.00°, β = 108.96°, γ = 90.00°, V = 1105.98 ų.     

Neue Halogenochalkogen(IV)‐Säuren: [H3O(Benzo‐18‐Krone‐6)]2[Te2Br10] und [H5O2(Dibenzo‐24‐Krone‐8)]2[Te2Br10]

Novel Halogenochalcogeno(IV) Acids: [H₃O(Benzo‐18‐Crown‐6)]₂[Te₂Br₁₀] and [H₅O₂(Dibenzo‐24‐Crown‐8)]₂[Te₂Br₁₀] Systematic studies on halogenochalcogeno(IV) acids containing tellurium and bromine led to the new crystalline phases [H₃O(Benzo‐18‐Crown‐6)]₂[Te₂Br₁₀] ( 1 ) and [H₅O₂(Dibenzo‐24‐Crown‐8)]₂[Te₂Br₁₀] ( 2 ). The [Te₂Br₁₀]^2‐ anions consists of two edge‐sharing distorted TeBr₆ octahedra, the oxonium cations are stabilized by crownether. ( 1 ) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with a = 14.520(5) Å, b = 22.259(6) Å, c = 16.053(5) Å, β = 97.76(3)° and Z = 4, whereas ( 2 ) crystallizes in the triclinic space group with a = 11.005(4) Å, b = 12.103(5) Å, c = 14.951(6) Å, α = 71.61(3)°, β = 69.17(3)°, γ = 68.40(3)° and Z = 1.     

Neue Kronenether‐stabilisierte Oxoniumhalogenochalkogenate: [H3O(Dibromo‐benzo‐18‐Krone‐6)]2[Se3Br10] und [H5O2(Bis‐dibromo‐dibenzo‐24‐Krone‐8]2[Se3Br8]

Novel Oxonium Halogenochalcogenates Stabilized by Crown Ethers: [H₃O(Dibromo‐benzo‐18‐crown‐6)]₂[Se₃Br₁₀] and [H₅O₂(Bis‐dibromo‐dibenzo‐24‐crown‐8]₂[Se₃Br₈] Two novel complex oxonium bromoselenates(II,IV) and –(II) are reported containing [H₃O]⁺ and [H₅O₂]⁺ cations coordinated by crown ether ligands. [H₃O(dibromo‐benzo‐18‐crown‐6)]₂[Se₃Br₁₀] ( 1 ) and [H₅O₂(bis‐dibromo‐dibenzo‐24‐crown‐8]₂[Se₃Br₈] ( 2 ) were prepared as dark red crystals from dichloromethane or acetonitrile solutions of selenium tetrabromide, the corresponding unsubstituted crown ethers, and aqueous hydrogen bromide. The products were characterized by their crystal structures and by vibrational spectra. 1 is triclinic, space group (Nr. 2) with a = 8.609(2) Å, b = 13.391(3) Å, c = 13.928(3) Å, α = 64.60(2)°, β = 76.18(2)°, γ = 87.78(2)°, V = 1404.7(5) ų, Z = 1. 2 is also triclinic, space group with a = 10.499(2) Å, b = 13.033(3) Å, c = 14.756(3) Å, α = 113.77(3)°, β = 98.17(3)°, γ = 93.55(3)°. V = 1813.2(7) ų, Z = 1. In the reaction mixture complex redox reactions take place, resulting in (partial) reduction of selenium and bromination of the crown ether molecules. In 1 the centrosymmetric trinuclear [Se₃Br₁₀]^2? consists of a central Se^IVBr₆ octahedron sharing trans edges with two square planar Se^IIBr₄ groups. The novel [Se₃Br₈]^2? in 2 is composed of three planar trans‐edge sharing Se^IIBr₄ squares in a linear arrangement. The internal structure of the oxonium‐crown ether complexes is largely determined by the steric restrictions imposed by the aromatic rings in the crown ether molecules, as compared to complexes with more flexible unsubstituted crown ether ligands.     

Zur kenntnis von [O2]+[Mn2F9]−

[O₂]⁺[Mn₂F₉]^? has been prepared for the first time by reaction of MnO₂ or MnF_x (x = 2,3,4) with a mixture of fluorine and oxygen (P_F2/O₂ ≈ 300–3500 atm., t ≈ 350–550°C) either as a dark red powder or as ruby red needles or plates. From single crystal studies the space group is C2/c - C⁶_2h (No. 15) with a = 17.55₂, b = 8.37₃, c = 9.10₁ Å, β = 102.3°, Z = B (at ?150°C). The crystal structure has been refined to R = 0.053 (1619 unique reflections). From the structure determination [O₂]+[Mn₂F₉] has ‘mänder’ like bands of double chains of [MnF₆] octahedra, which are stacked up in layers parallel to (100) with O₂⁺-cations (d_0?0 = 1.10₀ Å) located between the layers. ν_O2 is at 1838 cm^?1 and the magnetic moment μ_eff = 5.63 B.M. is as expected for a ‘spin only’ case without spin-spin interaction.     

Molybdänhalogenidcluster mit zwei terminalen Alkoholatliganden: Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von (C18H36N2O6Na)2[Mo6Cl12(OCH3)2] und (C18H36N2O6Na)2[Mo6Cl12(OC15H11)2] · 2C4H6O3

Molybdenum(II) Halide Clusters with two Alcoholate Ligands: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of (C₁₈H₃₆N₂O₆Na)₂[Mo₆Cl₁₂(OCH₃)₂] and (C₁₈H₃₆N₂O₆Na)₂[Mo₆Cl₁₂(OC₁₅H₁₁)₂] · 2C₄H₆O₃ . Reaction of Mo₆Cl₁₂ with two equivalents of sodium methoxide in the presence of 2,2,2-crypt yields (C₁₈H₃₆N₂O₆Na)₂[Mo₆Cl₁₂(OCH₃)₂] ( 1 ), which can be converted to (C₁₈H₃₆N₂O₆Na)₂[Mo₆Cl₁₂(OC₁₅H₁₁)₂] · 2C₄H₆O₃ ( 2 ) by metathesis with 9-Anthracenemethanole in propylene carbonate. As confirmed by X-ray single crystal structure determination ( 1 : C2/m, a=25.513(8) Å, b=13.001(3) Å, c=10.128(3) Å, β=100.204(12)°; : C2/c, a=15.580(5) Å, b=22.337(5) Å, c=27.143(8) Å, β=98.756(10)°) the compounds contain anionic cluster units [Mo₆ClCl(OR^a)₂]^2? with two alcoholate ligands in terminal trans positions ( 1 : d(Mo—Mo) 2.597(2) Å to 2.610(2) Å, d(Mo—Clⁱ) 2.471(3) Å to 2.493(4) Å, d(Mo—Cl^a) 2.417(8) Å and 2.427(8) Å, d(Mo—O) 2.006(13) Å; 2 : d(Mo—Mo) 2.599(3) Å to 2.628(3), d(Mo—Clⁱ) 2.468(8) Å to 2.506(7) Å, d(Mo—Cl^a) 2.444(8) Å and 2.445(7) Å, d(Mo—O) 2.012(19) Å).     

Neue Metalloxide mit Tetraeder-Doppel als Baugruppe: Rb6[Tl2O6] und Cs6[In2O6]

New Metal Oxides with Doubles of Tetrahedra as Building Units: Rb₆[Tl₂O₆] and Cs₆[In₂O₆] We prepared the hitherto unknown Rb₆[Tl₂O₆] and Cs₆[In₂O₆] by heating mixtures of Tl₂O₃ and RbO_0.60 (Rb:Tl = 3.5:1) as well as In₂O₃ and CsO_0.53 (Cs:In = 3.5:1) as single crystals [closed Ag-cylinder, 650°C, 14 d]. The single crystals of Rb₆[Tl₂O₆] are yellow, those of Cs₆[In₂O₆] pale yellow, all transparent and rude. The new type of structure was elucidated by 4-circle-diffractometer (PW 1100) data. Rb₆[Tl₂O₆]: P2₁/a; a = 1145,7(3), b = 713,3(1), c = 783,9(2) pm, β = 93,73° (2), Z = 2; Ag–Kα, 2100 out of 2531 I₀(hkl), R = 9,6% and R_w = 8,9%. Cs₆[In₂O₆]: P2₁/a; a = 1178,5(4), b = 730,7(2), c = 816,3(2) pm, β = 95,38° (3), Z = 2; Mo–Kα, 1584 out of 2032 I₀(hkl), R = 9,25%, and R_w = 8,44%. The Madelung Part of Lattice Energy, MAPLE, is calculated and discussed.