In the Mineral Olivine, Iron and Magnesium Can Substitute Freely

question 46

Multiple Choice

In the mineral olivine, iron and magnesium can substitute freely in the crystal for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

• A) they have the same atomic mass.
• B) they are both abundant in the Earth's crust.
• C) they have the same charge.
• D) they are similar in size.

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