Sanidine [ (K,Na)(Si,Al)4O8 ]
Material properties
| Formula | (K,Na)(Si,Al)4O8 |
| Abbreviation | Sa |
| Variant | high |
| Classification | Alkali feldspar |
| Luminescence emitters | Fe, Mn, Pb, Unspecified |
| IMA Status | Grandfathered (pre-IMA), 1808 |
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| Crystal symmetry | Monoclinic |
| Tags | Mineral, Aluminosilicate, Aluminosilicate |
Composition
| Element | Atoms |
|---|---|
| O | 8 |
| Al | 1 |
| Si | 3 |
| K | 0.75 |
| Na | 0.25 |
| Total: | 13 |
Specimens of Sanidine
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