Which of the following minerals does not belong to the DISCONTINUOUS branch of the Bowen's reaction series?

a) Olivine
b) Pyroxene
c) Amphibole
d) Plagioclase feldspar
e) Biotite


Ans: d) Plagioclase feldspar

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