tektosilicate

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A form of tectosilicate — Any of various silicate minerals, mostly aluminosilicates, with a three-dimensional framework of silicate tetrahedra with SiO₂ or a 1:2 ratio, making up the greater part of Earth's crust.

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Meanings

nountektosilicate (plural tektosilicates)

plural tektosilicates

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of tectosilicate.
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