Sanidine PL/XL measurement, x-ray beam, Tarashchan 1978

Measurement details

Reference Tarashchan, A.N. (1978). Luminescence of minerals. Kyiv: Naukova Dumka.
Material Sanidine [ (K, Na)(Si, Al)4O8 ]
Specimen temperature Ambient
Analysis technique X-ray photoluminescence
Probe X-ray beam
Line Mn2+ 550 nm

Composition

Nominal composition of Sanidine [ (K,Na)(Si,Al)4O8 ].
Element Atoms At% Wt%
Na 0.25 1.92 2.1
K 0.75 5.77 10.7
Al 1 7.69 9.84
Si 3 23.1 30.7
O 8 61.5 46.7
Total 13 100 100