Refer to the Above Table

question 24

Multiple Choice

Refer to the above table. Predict the silicate structure for NaAl(SiO₄) .

• A) pyrosilicate
• B) amphibole
• C) orthosilicate
• D) phyllosilicate
• E) pyroxene

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