Metasilicates are silicates containing ions of empirical formula . Common stoichiometries include MSiO3 and MSiO3. Metasilicates can be cyclic, usually the hexamer , or chains, .
Common containing metasilicate anion are:
Inosilicates Metasilicic acid (hydrogen metasilicate) Sodium metasilicate Calcium metasilicate
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