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Which of the following is not a silicate mineral?

Option: 1

Calcite
 


Option: 2

Olivine
 


Option: 3

Feldspar

 


Option: 4

Amphibole


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Calcite is a carbonate mineral, not a silicate. Olivine, feldspar, and amphibole are all examples of silicate minerals.

Incorrect options

b) Olivine is a silicate mineral that is commonly found in mafic igneous rocks.

c) Feldspar is a common group of rock-forming silicate minerals that make up about 60% of the Earth's crust.

d) Amphibole is a group of silicate minerals that are commonly found in metamorphic and igneous rocks.

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