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Which of the following minerals is a member of the garnet group?

Option: 1

Pyrite
 


Option: 2

Magnetite
 


Option: 3

Garnet

 


Option: 4

Sphene


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Garnet is a group of silicate minerals that have a similar 3-dimensional framework structure, but with different metal ions occupying the interstitial spaces. Common varieties of garnet include almandine, pyrope, and spessartine.

Incorrect options

a) Pyrite is a sulfide mineral that does not belong to the silicate mineral group.

b) Magnetite is an oxide mineral that also does not belong to the silicate mineral group.

d) Sphene is a group of oxide minerals that have a different structural unit consisting of chains of \mathrm{TiO_{6}} octahedra.

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