Information card for entry 9017831

Structure parameters

• Mineral name: Sanidine
• Formula: Al K0.85 Na0.15 O8 Si3
• Calculated formula: Al K0.85 Na0.15 O8 Si3
• Title of publication: Neutron diffraction study of Al/Si ordering in sanidine: a comparison with X-ray diffraction data
• Authors of publication: Brown, G. E.; Hamilton, W. C.; Prewitt, C. T.; Sueno, S.
• Journal of publication: The Feldspars: Proceedings of a NATO Advanced Study Institute
• Year of publication: 1974
• Pages of publication: 68 - 80
• a: 8.539 Å
• b: 13.015 Å
• c: 7.179 Å
• α: 90°
• β: 115.99°
• γ: 90°
• Cell volume: 717.154 ų
• Number of distinct elements: 5
• Space group number: 12
• Hermann-Mauguin space group symbol: C 1 2/m 1
• Hall space group symbol: -C 2y
• Has coordinates: Yes
• Has disorder: No
• Has Fobs: No