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darbym82

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on: Jul 15, 2018
Give an example of a ferromagnesian silicate. What will be an ideal response?

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Why do most minerals, as measured by rock volume, belong to the silicate group? What will be an ideal response?


cegalasso

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Olivine/pyroxene/amphibole/biotite.

Answer to Question 2

Because oxygen and silicon are the two most abundant elements in the crust.


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