The ______ Group of Minerals Is Characterized by Two Parallel

question 6

Multiple Choice

The ______ group of minerals is characterized by two parallel chains of silica tetrahedra in their structure.

• A) amphibole
• B) feldspar
• C) olivine
• D) pyroxene
• E) mica (biotite, muscovite, etc.)

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Experimental Research

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Independent Variable

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