The mineral chlorite has an extra layer of
A. Brucite
B. Illite
C. Gibbosite
D. Montomorillonite
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The mineral chlorite has an extra layer of Illite. The illite is abundant throughout the illite-chlorite predominant zone. Layers of illite and chlorite are semicoherent.The chlorites are a group of phyllosilicate minerals common in low-grade metamorphic rocks and altered igneous rocks.
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