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a. ?has lower viscosity, but equivalent silica content
b. ?has lower viscosity and higher silicate content
c. ?has higher viscosity and lower silicate content
d. ?has higher viscosity and higher silicate content
e. ?has lower viscosity and lower silicate content


ANSWER: e

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