Question

Which one of the mineral is considered under secondary mineral?

A Quartz Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Feldspar Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Mica Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Tourmaline Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

A secondary mineral is one resulting from the weathering of a primary mineral, either by an alteration in the structure or from reprecipitation of the products of weathering (dissolution) of a primary mineral. Common secondary minerals include topaz, zircon, corundum, fluorite, garnet, monazite, rutile, magnetite, ilmenite, allanite, and tourmaline.

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