Asked by Grace Gould on Apr 26, 2024

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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

Nonsilicate Mineral

Minerals that do not contain silicon-oxygen tetrahedra, including various groups like carbonates, sulfates, and oxides.

Plagioclase Feldspar

A group of common rock-forming silicate minerals that are significant components of many igneous rocks.

Potassium Feldspar

A very common silicate mineral that contains potassium; synonym: K-feldspar.

  • Differentiate between silicate and nonsilicate minerals.
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Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Plagioclase feldspar and potassium feldspar are both silicate minerals, belonging to the feldspar group, which is the most abundant group of minerals in the Earth's crust. The other pairs listed are nonsilicates and belong to different mineral groups: calcite and dolomite are carbonates, hematite and magnetite are oxides, and pyrite and galena are sulfides.