silicate mineral
A group of rock-forming minerals in which SiO4 tetrahedra combine with cations. Silicate minerals are the most abundant type of mineral. Olivine, pyroxene, amphibole, mica, quartz and feldspar are types of silicate minerals.
A group of rock-forming minerals in which SiO4 tetrahedra combine with cations. Silicate minerals are the most abundant type of mineral. Olivine, pyroxene, amphibole, mica, quartz and feldspar are types of silicate minerals.