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Mineral

Sanidine

sanidine

KAlSi₃O₈Chemical formula
MonoclinicCrystal system
6.0Mohs hardness
2.46 g/cm³Density

Facts

Chemical formula
KAlSi₃O₈
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Mohs hardness
6.0
Density
2.46 g/cm³
Elements in formula
Potassium, Aluminium, Silicon, Oxygen
Number of elements
4
IMA status
Grandfathered
Type locality
Drachenfels
Named after
visual appearance

Sources: Wikidata (CC0), IMA list of minerals via Wikidata · Wikidata Q426723

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