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How many O- atoms are shared per SiO4 tetrahedral in silicate anion of beryl mineral?

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The chemical formula of beryl mineral is Be3Al2Si6O18. The cyclic structure of Si6O1218 is:

So the number of O- atoms shared per SiO4 tetrahedral in silicate anion of beryl mineral are 2.

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