Which of the following minerals is rarely found in felsic igneous rocks?
A)olivine
B)orthoclase feldspar
C)plagioclase feldspar
D)quartz

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Olivine is a mineral typically found in mafic and ultramafic igneous rocks, not in felsic igneous rocks. Felsic rocks, which are rich in silica, commonly contain minerals such as orthoclase feldspar, plagioclase feldspar, and quartz, making olivine rare in such compositions.

Which of the Following Minerals Is Rarely Found in Felsic