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Q: What are some characteristics of silicates?
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What are some minerals in silicates?

silicates are minerals so perhaps you mean what elements are in silicates? , OR are you asking what are some silicate minerals?


What has the author I A Voinovitch written?

I. A. Voinovitch has written: 'L' analyse des silicates' -- subject(s): Silicates 'The analysis of silicates' -- subject(s): Silicates


What are the two major mineral grouped?

Silicates and non-silicates.


What is the difference ferromagnesian and non-ferromagnesian silicates?

Ferromagnesian Silicates - silicates with iron and/or magnesium in their structure. Most ferromagnesium minerals are dark-colored and more dense than the non-ferromagnesian silicates.


How do sheet silicates differ from framework silicates?

it has 3 oxygen Adams


What are the two most common kinds of minerals?

Silicates and non-silicates.


Do silicates react with acids as carbonates do?

No. Silicates do not easily react with acids.


What are the two major groups of minerals?

Silicates and non-silicates.


What type of silicates are clay minerals framework chain or sheet?

Clay minerals are sheet silicates.


What makes up close to 95 percent of the rocks in the Earth's crust?

silicates


What are the largest group of rock forming minerals?

The largest mineral group is the silicates.


What is the most common group of minerals on earth?

The largest group of minerals by far are the silicates (most rocks are ≥95% silicates), which are composed largely of silicon and oxygen , with the addition of ions such as aluminum, magnesium, iron, and calcium. Some important rock-forming silicates include the feldspars, quartz, olivines, pyroxines, amphiboles, garnets, and micas.