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It is a type of silicates in which all four oxygen atoms of the silicate tetrahedra are shared with neighboring tetrahedra.

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Feldspar is a rock forming tectosilicate mineral and is not an edible food.


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No, feldspar is not a sheet silicate. It belongs to the tectosilicate group, which forms a framework structure rather than sheets like those found in phyllosilicates.


Is feldspar a compound or mixture?

Feldspar is a compound. It is a group of rock-forming tectosilicate minerals that are made up of aluminum, silicate, and potassium, sodium, or calcium ions.


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Is feldspar an element compound or mixture?

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Is amethyst a silicate or non silicate?

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Which type of silicate mineral is quartz?

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