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An analysis of garnet yield 4Si atoms per formula unit.calculate on basis of 24oxygen atom.Assuming only Al replaces Si in structure___no of tetrahedral Al in the mineral
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  • Sajan sarthak sahoo Best Answer
    2 Al will be required to maintain the charge balance as Garnet is nesosillicate. Al has the capacity to replace tetrahedral si.
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