Chapter 19, Problem 19.104CHP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the silicate hedenbergite, ${\text{CaFeSi}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{6}}$, contain single-stranded or double-stranded silicate chains has to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Silicates are the minerals containing silicon and oxygen in tetrahedral ${\text{SiO}}_{\text{4}}{}^{\text{4-}}$ units which are linked together in several patterns.  Depending on the way the tetrahedral units are linked.