The Tectosilicate Subclass
http://mineral.galleries.com/minerals/silicate/tectosil.htm

Amethyst Galleries, Inc

This website provides information about tectosilicates, the silicate subclass that is often called the framework silicates because the mineral structures are composed of interconnected tetrahedrons. The site consists of a list of tectosilicate minerals, including quartz and feldspar, that links to a description, picture, physical characterization, and chemical formula for each mineral. Also included are common uses of each mineral, class, subclass, and group.

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Part of the Cutting Edge collection. The NAGT/DLESE On the Cutting Edge project helps geoscience faculty stay up-to-date with both geoscience research and teaching methods.

Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy:Physical Properties, Systematic Mineralogy:Framework Silicates
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations
Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14), General Public
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Mineralogy