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It seems that this article has two distinct topics, which makes it difficult to write a cohesive introduction. I propose that this article be split into Silicate (chemistry) and Silicate (geology) for clarity. Any objections? -- Gimme danger 22:07, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
How about this? ( Carbonate–silicate cycle) Kaligula ( talk) 19:44, 29 November 2012 (UTC)
The official chemistry name for SiO4 is orthosilicate while SiO3 is silicate. Obviously the mineral people use the word differently and this difference needs to be explained so as not to confuse people preparing for chemistry exams. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.209.160.192 ( talk) 18:18, 6 June 2013 (UTC)
I understand using online references, but shouldn't they be accessible to any layman without requiring the purchase of the references in question? Why should only those who have access through an account for an online version or who have the actual reference in question be the ones in the know? It isn't that I don't trust you, but if I disagree with something in an article, I would like to at least see where you got your information to compare it to my information. Even as someone without a degree in the field, this article limits how much I can check on the sources of information. So how do I approach a decision to edit or not? I would really like to know. Sandhillman ( talk) 05:11, 23 January 2013 (UTC)Sandhillman
Close packing results in two types of voids. Small voids (surrounded by 4 atoms) and large voids (surrounded by 6 atoms). Am I to understand that under pressure the silicon ions are squeezed out of the small voids and into the large voids? Just granpa ( talk) 14:15, 1 April 2014 (UTC)