Which of the following minerals is a silicate (a mineral containing a silicon-bearing ion)?
A)hematite
B)feldspar
C)calcite
D)halite

Name: Which of the following minerals is a silicate (a mineral containing a silicon-bearing ion)? A)hematite B)feldspar C)calcite D)halite
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Feldspar is a group of rock-forming silicate minerals, making it the only silicate mineral listed among the options. Hematite, calcite, and halite are all non-silicate minerals.

Which of the Following Minerals Is a Silicate (A Mineral