For minerals classified within any one silicate group, which of the following is true?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Minerals within a silicate group share similar arrangements of silicate tetrahedra, which is the fundamental structural unit of silicate minerals, consisting of four oxygen atoms surrounding a central silicon atom. This structural similarity defines the group, rather than physical properties, chemical compositions, or types of bonds, which can vary significantly within a group.

For Minerals Classified Within Any One Silicate Group, Which of the Following