Wikipedia contributors. (2024, July 16). Silicate mineral. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved August 4, 2024, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Silicate_mineral&oldid=1234898505
Silicate mineral (Wikipedia) Silicate minerals are rock-forming minerals made up of silicate groups. They are the largest and most important class of minerals and make up approximately 90 percent of Earth’s crust.