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* As can be seen here, the pHpznpc of oxides and silicates varies over a wide range (at least from 2 to 10). For minerals with very low pHpznpc values (e.g., quartz, feldspars), anion sorption is not likely to be very strong in most natural waters. This is because the pHpznpc value of about 2 is less than the common pH range of natural waters (5.5-8.5), so the surfaces of quartz and feldspars will be negatively charged in most natural waters. On the other hand, minerals with high pHpznpc values (e.g., corundum, Fe-oxides and chrysotile) will generally be more efficient sorbents for anion