Sanidine

Sanidine (sanidine) is a gemstone belonging to the feldspar group and a type of silicate mineral. This mineral is known as a member of the feldspar group of minerals related to orthoclase.

Sanidine crystals are believed to form in acidic volcanic rocks such as rhyolite and trachyte at high temperatures and are affected by rapid cooling.

The name comes from the Greek word 'idos' which means 'sanis', which means 'looks like a small plate'.

Sanidine is mainly produced in Germany's Eifel region, Madagascar, and Japan's Taiji town in Wakayama prefecture. Especially gem-quality Sanidine is rare and considered a rare stone.

Sanidine is attractive as a gemstone because of its beautiful color and unique crystal shape. Due to its rarity and rarity, it is of special interest to collectors and gem enthusiasts.