The most common rock forming minerals are composed of predominantly eight elements. These minerals are the
A) silicates, carbonates, oxides, sulfides, and sulfates.
B) silicates, sulfides, and oxides.
C) silicons, borates, oxides, sulfides, and carbonates.
D) sulfates, oxides, and carbonates.
Question 2
What is partial melting?
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Question 3
As rock melts to become magma, which minerals are the first to melt?
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Question 4
What is the major rock-forming mineral group? Give examples of minerals in this group.
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