Tectosilicates, 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. …

Phyllosilicates, also known as sheet silicates, are a fascinating group of silicate minerals characterized by the arrangement of silica tetrahedra (SiO4) into continuous, flat sheets. …

Inosilicates, also known as chain silicates, are a captivating group of silicate minerals characterized by the arrangement of silica tetrahedra (SiO4) into continuous single or …

Cyclosilicates, also known as ring silicates, are a fascinating group of silicate minerals characterized by the arrangement of silica tetrahedra (SiO4) into ring structures. These …

Sorosilicates, also known as pyrosilicates, are a group of silicate minerals characterized by the linking of two silica tetrahedra (SiO4) through one shared oxygen atom, …

Nesosilicates, also known as orthosilicates, are a group of silicate minerals that consist of isolated silica tetrahedra (SiO4) linked to various metal cations. These minerals …