what is an example of independent tetrahedra in geology
In this group the mineral is held together by the attraction between silica tetrahedra and other positive ions. Olivine and Garnet are examples of minerals within the independent tetrahedra group. Single chain silicates contain silica tetrahedra that are linked up in a chain by sharing two oxygen atoms. The most common single chain silicate is pyroxene. Double chain silicates form by sharing either two or three oxygen.