The melting point of silicate minerals is strongly dependent on the amount of silica it contains.The first minerals to melt are those with
A) lowest melting point and lowest silica content.
B) lowest melting point and highest silica content.
C) lowest silica content and highest melting point.
D) highest silica content and highest melting point.
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