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Which of the following formulae represents mica?

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a

Be3Al2Si6O18

b

KAlSi3O11(OH)2

c

Be3Cr2Si6O18

d

KAlSi3O6

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The common formula for the mica group of minerals is XY2-3Z4010(OH,F)2, where X=K,Na,Ba,Ca,Cs,(H3O),(NH4); Y=Al, Mg, Fe2+,Li ,Cr ,Mn ,V, Zn; and Z=Si,Al,Fe3+,Be ,Ti. In nature, end-member compositions are uncommon.

Thus KAlSi3O11(OH)2 is the correct answer

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