Q167
Serpentine (1 : 1) mineral is rich in
A.
Ni
B.
Mn
C.
Se
D.
Mg
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Serpentine is a rock composed of one or more serpentine group minerals. Serpentine (1 : 1) mineral is rich in Magnesium.Minerals in this group which are rich in magnesium and water, light to dark green, greasy looking, and slippery feeling, are formed by the serpentinization process. It is a form of low-temperature metamorphism of ultramafic rocks.