Exploring Silicates: The Backbone of Earth’s Crust

Exploring Silicates: The Backbone of Earth’s Crust

Silicates: Silicates are compounds containing silicon as an anion. The most common silicates are oxides, but hexafluoro silicates and other anions are also included. Silicate minerals contain (SiO4)4- in their structure. Silicates form the largest class of mineral...