Which of the following minerals is a member of the zeolite group?
Olivine
Quartz
Feldspar
Natrolite
Zeolites are a group of silicate minerals that have a 3-dimensional framework structure with interconnected channels and cavities. Natrolite is a common member of the zeolite group and is often found in cavities in volcanic rocks.
Incorrect options
1) Olivine is a group of silicate minerals that have a different structural unit consisting of isolated SiO4 tetrahedra.
2) Quartz is a network-forming silicate mineral that has a 3-dimensional framework structure.
3) Feldspar is a group of silicate minerals that have a 3-dimensional framework structure but with a different arrangement of tetrahedra compared to quartz.