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7 February, 17:26

What type of silicate structure does olivine have?

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  1. 7 February, 17:38
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    Olivine -

    It is the primary component of the upper layer of mantle, Olivine is one of the common mineral present on the subsurface of Earth.

    The structure of olivine is neosilicate. The general formula is

    (Mg²⁺, Fe²⁺) ₂SiO₄

    It has an independent unit of SiO₄, which is independent, having a tetrahedral structure.
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