Which of the following statements about solid solution minerals is true?

a. two minerals with the same chemical composition can have different internal structures
b. a mineral can have a variable internal structure depending on the chemical composition
c. two ions can substitute in a mineral in various proportions without changing the internal structure
d. none of the above


c

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