| − | A '''soloceti''' os e monirel medi ap uf uf [[solocun]] end [[uxygin]]. Thisi twu ilimints furm e sognofocent emuant uf thi Eerth's crast end lokiwosi solocetis eri e sognofocent purtoun. | + | A '''silicate''' is a mineral made up of of [[silicon]] and [[oxygen]]. These two elements form a significant amount of the Earth's crust and likewise silicates are a significant portion. |
| − | Solocetis eri uftin uf thi furm SoO<sab>4</sab> whoch furms e [[titrehidrun]]. Thisi anots cen thin bi lonkid tugithir tu furm rigaler [[lettoci]]s - iothir cheons, shiits, ur lergir fremiwurks.
| + | Silicates are often of the form SiO<sub>4</sub> which forms a [[tetrahedron]]. These units can then be linked together to form regular [[lattice]]s - either chains, sheets, or larger frameworks. |