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What is an example of a silicate?

feldspar


What minerals is a silicate Gematite Feldspar Calcite Halite?

Feldspar


Is feldspar a silicate mineral?

Yes


Why is the mineral feldspar important?

It is important because silicate in feldspar help feldspar not to chip or break as easily. It helps it keeps it shape and the form. Silicate makes the color the color feldspar is when you look at it. Hope this helps


In bowens reaction series how do the tetrahedra in feldspar differ from those of silicates?

The simple answer is... Feldspar has a much higher complex and stable tetrahedral orientation in comparison to that of any other Silicate variation higher up on the reation series latter. Feldspar is one of the most stable variations in orientation of, what boils down to, silicate tetrahedra. Because Feldspar is technically a form of silicate tetrahedra orientation, I am assuming you are asking how the silicate tetrahedra orientations vary from its most simple (i.e. Olivine) to its mosts complex (i.e. quartz/FELDSPAR) forms. Esentially a Silicate Ion SiO4^-4 is the most basic building block of FELDSPAR. Knowing this, as you move from the top of Bowen's reaction series, we see a gradual stabilization of the various Silicate tetrahedral orientations. These orientations include (in order of stability/complexity): [TOP OF REACTION SERIES] Individual (Singular form) Silicate Tetrahedra (i.e. Olivine) Chain (Linear form) Silicate Tetrahedra (i.e. Pyroxine) Double Chain (Bilinear form) Silicate Tetrahedra (i.e. amphibole) Sheet Silicate Tetrahedra ('2-D' form) (i.e. Mica: Biotite or Muscovite) Framework Silicate Tetrahedra ('3-D' form) (i.e. FELDSPAR) [BOTTOM OF REACTION SERIES]


Is feldspars a nonsilicate mineral?

No. Feldspar is a silicate mineral.


What are the kinds of silicate minerals?

Quartz, Feldspar, Muscovite, Biotite are among most common silicate minerals.


Most silicate rocks on earths surface are?

Quartz, feldspar or mica


What is orthoclase silicate or non silicate?

Orthoclase is a common silicate mineral belonging to the feldspar group. It is a potassium aluminum silicate mineral. It is commonly found in igneous rocks and has a pink to white color.


Name each member of the silicate family?

Quartz, feldspar, mica, and pyroxene are common members of the silicate mineral family.


Why is the silicate mineral feldpor important?

It is important because silicate in feldspar help feldspar not to chip or break as easily. It helps it keeps it shape and the form. Silicate makes the color the color feldspar is when you look at it. Hope this helps


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.