If a specimen of granite were slowly heated, which mineral would melt first?
a. muscovite
b. orthoclase
c. plagioclase
d. quartz
d
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A) quartz B) calcite C) gypsum D) hematite
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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What will be an ideal response?
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