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

Option: 1

Olivine
 


Option: 2

Quartz
 


Option: 3

Feldspar

 


Option: 4

Natrolite


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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.

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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.

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