A mineral having the formula AB(2) cryta...

A mineral having the formula `AB_(2)` crytallises in the cubic close-packed lattice, with the A atoms occupying the lattice points. What is the coordination number of the A atoms and B atoms ? What percentage fraction of the tetrahedral sites is occupied by B atoms ?

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8, 4, 100%. It fluorite `(CaF_(2))` structure

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