Glass products are based primarily on which one of the following minerals:
A)alumina
B)corundum
C)feldspar
D)kaolinite
E)silica

Name: Glass products are based primarily on which one of the following minerals: A)alumina B)corundum C)feldspar D)kaolinite E)silica
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Silica, or silicon dioxide (SiO2), is the primary mineral used in the production of glass. It is obtained mainly from sand and is the fundamental component that gives glass its transparent quality.

Glass Products Are Based Primarily on Which One of the Following