Sanidine | |
Chemical Formula |
(K,Na)(Si,Al)4O8 |
Species |
Silicates |
Crystal System |
Monoclinic |
Mohs Scale |
6 |
Specific Gravity |
2.52 |
Color |
Colorless to white |
Streak |
White |
Luster |
Vitreous |
Refractive Index |
n = 1.518 - 1.525 n = 1.523 - 1.530 n = 1.525 - 1.531 |
Diaphaneity |
Transparent, Translucent |
Cleavage |
Perfect Perfect, distinct |
Fracture |
Irregular/Uneven, Conchoidal |
Crystal Habit:Tabular crystals, may be acicular | |
Geological Setting:Acidic volcanic rocks |