This document provides an overview of silicates including their preparation, types, uses, and conclusions. Silicates are derivatives of silicic acid that contain tetrahedral SiO4 anions. They are prepared by heating metal oxides or carbonates with sand. The main types of silicates discussed are ortho, pyro, cyclic, chain, sheet, and three-dimensional silicates. Silicates have many uses including in microchips, glass, ceramics, dentistry, coatings, soaps, and detergents. In conclusion, silicates are very common minerals that are important for technology and everyday life due to their chemical and structural variability.