2 : 1 : 1 type of clay mineral contain and extra sheet of . . . . . . . . as compared to 2 : 1 type of clay minerals
A. Gibbsite
B. Pyroxenes
C. Brucite
D. Biotite
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
2 : 1 : 1 type of clay mineral contains an extra sheet of Brucite as compared to the 2 : 1 type of clay minerals.Brucite is the mineral form of magnesium hydroxide and is a common alteration product of periclase in marble. It adopts a layered Cdl2- like structure with hydrogen bonds between the layers.
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