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The largest group of minerals by far are the [[Silicate minerals|silicate]]s, which are composed largely of [[silicon]] and [[oxygen]], with the addition of ions such as [[aluminium]], [[magnesium]], [[iron]] and [[calcium]].  Some important rock-forming silicates include the [[feldspar]]s, [[quartz]], [[olivine]]s, [[pyroxene]]s, [[amphibole]]s, [[garnet]]s and [[mica]]s.
 
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The largest group of minerals by far are the silicates, which are composed largely of silicon and oxygen, with the addition of ions such as aluminium, magnesium, iron and calcium. Some important rock-forming silicates include the feldspars, quartz, olivines, pyroxenes, amphiboles, garnets and micas.

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Pages in category "Silicate minerals"

The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total.