The very common mineral shown in this photograph is light colored, transparent, has a hardness of seven, and fractures rather than cleaves. It does not effervesce. What mineral is it? 

A. biotite
B. garnet
C. feldspar
D. muscovite
E. quartz


Answer: E

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