The precipitation of and crystallization of evaporite minerals is very similar to the crystallization of minerals from a magma.The first evaporite minerals to precipitate (crystallize)are those with the
A)lowest solubility.
B)highest melting point.
C)lowest silica content.
D)highest solubility.

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The first evaporite minerals to precipitate or crystallize are those with the lowest solubility. As water evaporates, the concentration of dissolved minerals increases until it reaches a point where some minerals can no longer stay in solution and begin to precipitate or crystalize out. The minerals with the lowest solubility will be the first ones to reach this saturation point and start to form crystals.

The Precipitation of and Crystallization of Evaporite Minerals Is Very