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Geology Question on Mineralogy

Match the minerals in Group I with their highest order of interference color in Group II (for 0.03 mm mineral thickness).Group IGroup II
P. Sillimanite1. First order
Q. Quartz2. Second order
R. Muscovite3. Greater than third order
S. Calcite4. Third order variegated
A

(A) P – 2, Q – 4, R – 1, S – 3

B

(B) P – 3, Q – 1, R – 2, S – 4

C

(C) P – 2, Q – 1, R – 4, S – 3

D

(D) P – 4, Q – 2, R – 3, S – 1

Answer

(C) P – 2, Q – 1, R – 4, S – 3

Explanation

Solution

The Correct answer is (C): (C) P – 2, Q – 1, R – 4, S – 3(C) P – 2, Q – 1, R – 4, S – 3