The most important fertilizer minerals, and the elements they contain, are: ________.
A)apatite (P), native sulphur (S), and sylvite (K)
B)albite (Na), calcite (Ca), and chromite (Cr)
C)galena (Pb), halite (Cl), and kaolinite (Al)
D)chalcopyrite (Cu), millerite (Ni), and sphalerite (Zn)

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Apatite contains phosphorus (P), native sulphur contains sulphur (S), and sylvite contains potassium (K). These are all important macronutrients for plant growth and are commonly found in fertilizers. The other options listed do not contain essential plant nutrients.

The Most Important Fertilizer Minerals, and the Elements They Contain