Q. Following are the examples of silicate minerals
Zircon, ZrSiO4 Beryl, Be3Al2Si6O18 Pyrophyllite, Al2(OH)2[(Si2O5)2]
I II III
The correct structural description of the minerals is
(A) I – Ortho silicate, II – Cyclic silicate and III – Sheet silicate
(B) I – Ortho silicate, II – Sheet silicate and III – Cyclic silicate
(C) I – Cyclic silicate, II – Sheet silicate and III – Ortho silicate
(D) I – Sheet silicate, II – Ortho silicate and III – Cyclic silicate
Ans: I – Ortho silicate, II – Cyclic silicate and III – Sheet silicate