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A silicate is a compound containing an anionic silicon compound. The great majority of the silicates are oxides, but hexafluorosilicate ([SiF6]2â) and other anions are also included. 4 or its compounds. Related to orthosilicate are families of anions (and their compounds) with the formula [SiO2+n]2nâ.
Chain silicates are common minerals in mafic igneous (especially pyroxenes) and metamorphic (especially amphiboles) rocks. Their structure is composed of many parallel chains (double chains in amphiboles) of silicon tetrahedra. Thatâs why the crystals of chain silicates tend to be elongated.