Minerals
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Tectosilicates
Read more: TectosilicatesTectosilicates, also known as framework silicates, are a captivating group of silicate minerals characterized by the arrangement of silica tetrahedra (SiO4) into continuous, three-dimensional frameworks. …
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Phyllosilicates
Read more: PhyllosilicatesPhyllosilicates, also known as sheet silicates, are a fascinating group of silicate minerals characterized by the arrangement of silica tetrahedra (SiO4) into continuous, flat sheets. …
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Inosilicates
Read more: InosilicatesInosilicates, also known as chain silicates, are a captivating group of silicate minerals characterized by the arrangement of silica tetrahedra (SiO4) into continuous single or …
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Cyclosilicates
Read more: CyclosilicatesCyclosilicates, also known as ring silicates, are a fascinating group of silicate minerals characterized by the arrangement of silica tetrahedra (SiO4) into ring structures. These …
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Sorosilicates
Read more: SorosilicatesSorosilicates, also known as pyrosilicates, are a group of silicate minerals characterized by the linking of two silica tetrahedra (SiO4) through one shared oxygen atom, …
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Nesosilicates
Read more: NesosilicatesNesosilicates, also known as orthosilicates, are a group of silicate minerals that consist of isolated silica tetrahedra (SiO4) linked to various metal cations. These minerals …
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Silicates
Read more: SilicatesSilicate minerals form the largest and most diverse group of minerals on Earth, comprising over 90% of the Earth’s crust. They consist of silicon and …
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Carbonates
Read more: CarbonatesCarbonate minerals are a diverse group of minerals composed of carbonate ions (CO3²⁻) combined with various metal cations, such as calcium, magnesium, and iron. They …
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Sulfides
Read more: SulfidesSulfide minerals comprise an essential group of minerals that contain one or more sulfur anions (S2-) combined with metal cations. They are widely found in …
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Sulfates
Read more: SulfatesSulfate minerals are an essential group of minerals formed by the combination of sulfate ions (SO4²⁻) with metal cations, such as calcium, magnesium, and iron. …
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