Silicates


  • Tectosilicates

    Tectosilicates

    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.

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  • Phyllosilicates

    Phyllosilicates

    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.

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  • Inosilicates

    Inosilicates

    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

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  • Cyclosilicates

    Cyclosilicates

    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

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  • Sorosilicates

    Sorosilicates

    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,

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  • Nesosilicates

    Nesosilicates

    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

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