Solid State Flashcards by Zoe Maddock

Q

What is the general structure of silicates?

A

MmM’n[TpOq]Xr

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What are nesosilicates or orthosilicates?

A

Minerals containing

isolated SiO4(4-)

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What is the structure of olivine?

A

Mg2SiO4

Mg(2+) octahedral
in hcp array oxide ions

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What are sorosilicates or pyrosilicates?

A

Minerals containing

isolated Si2O7(6-)

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