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Agriculture · Q246

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 246

Q246

Which one is Non-ferromagnesian mineral?

A.
Feldspar
B.
Quartz
Answer
C.
Pyroxene
D.
Amphibole

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Quartz is one of the Non- ferromagnesian minerals. The silicate minerals without substantial Fe and Mg in their crystalline structure are non-ferromagnesian minerals. These are generally light coloured than the ferromagnesian silicates. Silica tetrahedral are bonded in three-dimensional frameworks in quartz.