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What cations appear in Biotite? K(Mg,Fe)₃(AlSi₃O₁₀)(F,OH)₂

Which cations occur in Biotite that also occur in Diopside CaMgSi₂O₆ and Forsterite/Fayalite

Mg₂SiO₄OR Fe₂SiO₄

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Biotite, also known as phlogopite, is a silicate-based minerals. The mineral is classified under mica group of phyllosilicate, that is they have sheet like structure. It has a trioctahedral structure.

Diopside is a pyroxene silicate mineral that falls under inosilicate that forms a single chain like structure.

Forsterite and Fayalite are classified under orthosilicates or nesosilicates

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