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Please explain how the formula of (Si2O5-2)n generate for sheet silicate and formula (SiO3-2)n for single chain silicate?

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  • Silicate minerals containing chains are termed inosilicates. 
  • In single chains  \((SiO_3^{-2})_n\)  the silicon to oxygen ratio is 1:3, while in double chains \((Si_4O_{11}^{-6})_n\)  , the silicon to oxygen ratio is 4:11. 
  • The formula of silicate sheet is \((Si_2O_5^{-2})_n\) .


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