Which of the Following Pairs of Minerals Is NOT Part

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of minerals is NOT part of the same nonsilicate mineral group?

• A) calcite and dolomite
• B) hematite and magnetite
• C) pyrite and galena
• D) plagioclase feldspar and potassium feldspar

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