Doesn't aluminum silicate have Al(SiO3)3 as its formula? Silicate is SiO3 with 2- charge.(69.245.43.115 04:09, 17 November 2006 (UTC))
Not according to the reference. Also, silicate suggests that the name applies to a broader group of functional groups than just SiO3. Bryan 05:56, 17 November 2006 (UTC)