Abstract
Properties of layer silicate minerals are mainly controlled by structure factors, such as position of isomorphous substitution, elemental constituents, and amount of isomorphous substitution. Quantum chemical method allows us to understand the properties of layer silicate minerals on the basis of its electronic states. This method facilitates predictions on changes in the mineral properties due to the difference in a structure factor. A brief perspective on the application of quantum chemical method for layer silicate minerals is described.
