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      Question

      Which type of layer silicate clay minerals demonstrates

      a structure comprising two silica tetrahedral sheets and two magnesium-dominated tri-octahedral sheets?
      A Illite Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Kaolinite Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Montmorillonite Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Chlorites Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Vermiculite Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Chlorites are characterized by a 2:1:1 structure involving two silica tetrahedral sheets and two magnesium-dominated tri-octahedral sheets.

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