Na-Alternative to Tinsleyite Obtained under Hydrothermal Conditions: Crystal Structure and Comparative Crystal Chemistry
, Galina Kiriukhina 1,2, Polina Verchenko 1, Sergey Simonov 3, Anatoly Volkov 1 and Olga Dimitrova 1
Ian Grey
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
1）The background and significance of this research work have not been introduced in the introduction, and it is suggested that the article be added.
2）The innovations of this work and the differences between previous studies should also be clearly stated in the introduction.
3）The introduction of the hydrothermal synthesis method needs to be improved, including the model, parameters and manufacturer of the reactor.
4）English expressions and grammar need to be revised by those with experience.
Author Response
Reviewer 1.
Thank you for the comments. Our responces are given bellow.
1）The background and significance of this research work have not been introduced in the introduction, and it is suggested that the article be added.
2）The innovations of this work and the differences between previous studies should also be clearly stated in the introduction.
Reply: We added an information regarding the background, significance and innovation of the research to the introduction. The new text is marked yellow.
3) The introduction of the hydrothermal synthesis method needs to be improved, including the model, parameters and manufacturer of the reactor.
Reply: Done as suggested, other than the manufacturer of the autoclave, which was handmade.
4）English expressions and grammar need to be revised by those with experience.
Reply: Corrections were made by a native English speaker
Reviewer 2 Report
This is a very well written manuscript describing the crystal structure of a new Na Al phosphate and presenting a review of the different types of structures adopted by alkali aluminophosphate minerals and synthetics when the alkali is changed from Na to K.
The contents are suitable for publication in Minerals and I am happy to be able to recommend that the manuscript be accepted in its present form.
Author Response
Thanks a lot for your oppinnion of our work. It is very important and pleasant!
The English is corrected.
