Quartz is not regarded as an example of a modified silicate.
This is defined as a hard, crystalline mineral composed of silica with a tetrahedral shape. Silica is also referred to as Silicon dioxide(SiO₂).
This type of mineral is a naturally occurring crystal and isn't a modified silicate but the rest can be modified using their respective constituents thereby making option D the most appropriate choice.
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