Aluminosilicate

Aluminosilicate refers to materials containing anionic Si-O-Al linkages.

Both synthetic and natural aluminosilicates are of technical significance as structural materials, catalysts, and reagents.

Feldspar is a common tectosilicate aluminosilicate mineral made of potassium, sodium, and calcium cations surrounded by a negatively charged network of silicon, aluminium and oxygen atoms.

Many aluminosilicates are synthesized by reactions of silicates, aluminates, and other compounds.

[3] Naturally occurring microporous, hydrous aluminosilicate minerals are also referred to as zeolites.