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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.
A '''silicate''' is a mineral made up of [[silicon]] and [[oxygen]]. These two elements form a significant amount of the Earth's crust and likewise silicates are a significant portion.
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.
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.