In geology a silicate is a mineral that contains silicon and
oxygen and sometimes other elements.
In chemistry, a silicate is a compound that contains the
silicate (SiO32-) ion.
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Silicate minerals: contain silicon and oxygen, make up 96% of
the Earth's crust Nonsilicate: Does not contain oxygen or Silicon,
makes up 4% of the Earth's crust
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non silicate
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Flourite is a non-silicate
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A silicate is a mineral which contains the element silica.