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The two elements that must be present in a silicate are silicon and oxygen.

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Do all minerals contain oxygen?

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What are all the silicates carbonates and oxides?

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Do all carbonates contain silicon and oxygen atoms?

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What are the 3 mineral groups?

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If all silicates contain silicon and oxygen why are there so many different kinds of silicate minerals?

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