structure of cyclic silicate and double chain silicate
Cyclic silicates are formed when three or more tetrahedral SiO44- units linked cyclically. They mainly contain (SiO3)n2n- ions. Every unit shares two oxygen atoms with other units.
Double chain silicates are also called as Amphiboles. The general formula is (Si4O11)n6n- . Ex., Asbestos and Tremolite
Double chain silicates are also called as Amphiboles. The general formula is (Si4O11)n6n- . Ex., Asbestos and Tremolite