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What is an island silicate or nesosilicate?
What is an island silicate or nesosilicate?
- The silica tetrahedra are joined together in sheets
- The silica tetrahedra are joined together in a three-dimensional structure
- The silica tetrahedra are joined together in a chain
- The silica tetrahedra are all separate from each other (correct)
What is a single-chain silicate or single-chain inosilicate?
What is a single-chain silicate or single-chain inosilicate?
The silica tetrahedra are joined together in a chain.
What defines a double-chain silicate or double-chain inosilicate?
What defines a double-chain silicate or double-chain inosilicate?
The silica tetrahedra are joined together in the form of two chains connected side by side.
What characterizes a sheet silicate or phyllosilicate?
What characterizes a sheet silicate or phyllosilicate?
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What is a framework silicate or tectosilicate?
What is a framework silicate or tectosilicate?
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Silicate Minerals Classification
- Island silicate (Nesosilicate): Individual silica tetrahedra remain separate, resulting in an isolated structure.
- Single-chain silicate (Single-chain inosilicate): Silica tetrahedra are interconnected in a single linear chain formation.
- Double-chain silicate (Double-chain inosilicate): Silica tetrahedra form two distinct chains that are connected side by side, enhancing complexity in structure.
- Sheet silicate (Phyllosilicate): Silica tetrahedra are arranged in flat sheets, allowing for unique cleavage properties.
- Framework silicate (Tectosilicate): Silica tetrahedra are interconnected in a robust three-dimensional framework, providing strength and stability.
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