Multiple Choice
Silicates form their own mineral class and there are many examples of silicate minerals,most of which look dissimilar to each other.Which of the following does not cause these dissimilarities?
A) the number of oxygen atoms in their internal structure
B) the ratio of silicon and oxygen atoms in their internal structure
C) the way the silica tetrahedra are arranged in their internal structure
D) the environment in which they form
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