Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Silicates

👉 Silicates are a group of minerals that contain carbon, oxygen and silicon, three elements that are found in great abundance on Earth. Silicates are typically formed when these elements combine in different ways to form complex crystals or glassy materials. They include various types of rocks, such as calcite (calcium carbonate), quartz (silicon dioxide), diamond (sapphire) and others.

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