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Sanidine

#44189

Sanidine

#44189
Availability
Sold
Size
2.5 x 2 x 1.5 cm - Thumbnail 
Formula
K(AlSi3)O8 (RRUFF)
Locality
Riedener Berg, Volkesfield, Eifel, Rheinland-Pfalz, German

Translucent gemmy mass. Verified by Dr. Igor Pekov.

XRD Confirmed, EDS Confirmed

Sanidine

Formula
K(AlSi3)O8 
Crystal System
Monoclinic 
Crystal Habit
Blocky, Prismatic, Massive - Granular 
Cleavage
Perfect, Good, None 
Luster
Vitreous - Pearly 
Color
colorless, white, gray, yellowish white, reddish white 
Streak
white 
Class
Monoclinic - Prismatic 
Fracture
Uneven 
Hardness

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Special Info
XRD Confirmed
Special Info
EDS Confirmed
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