In the silicate minerals each Si 4+ ion is always surrounded by four O 2- ions, yet

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In the silicate minerals each Si4+ ion is always surrounded by four O2- ions, yet no mineral has the formula SiO4. Why not?

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The Physical Universe

ISBN: 978-0077862619

16th edition

Authors: Konrad B Krauskopf, Arthur Beiser

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