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Which one is the most important among Amphibloes

A. Hornblend

B. Tremolite

C. Diopsite

D. Actinolite

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

An amphibole is a group of inosilicate minerals, forming a prism or needle-like crystals, composed of double chain SiO4 tetrahedra, linked at the vertices and generally containing ions of iron and magnesium in their structures.
Hornblende is a complex inosilicate series of minerals. It is not a recognized mineral in its own right hence, it is referred to as a dark amphibole.

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