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Which one of the following mineral does not contain oxygen ?

A. Haematite

B. Bauxite

C. Cryolite

D. Calcite

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Cryolite (Na3AlF6, sodium hexafluoroaluminate) does not contain oxygen. It occurs as glassy, colorless, white-reddish to gray-black prismatic monoclinic crystals. Cryolite is used as an insecticide and a pesticide. It is also used to give fireworks a yellow color.

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