Which group of silicates has the most sharing of corner oxygen atoms?
A) single chain like pyroxene
B) double chain like amphibole
C) framework like feldspar
D) sheet like mica

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Framework silicates, like feldspar, have the most sharing of corner oxygen atoms, with each tetrahedron sharing all four of its oxygen atoms with neighboring tetrahedra. This creates a three-dimensional framework structure.

Which Group of Silicates Has the Most Sharing of Corner