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Geology Question on Mineralogy

Which one among the following mineral pairs crystallise early during the cooling of a basaltic melt?

A

Forsterite and albite

B

Biotite and anorthite

C

Enstatite and bytownite

D

Forsterite and quartz

Answer

Enstatite and bytownite

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C): Enstatite and bytownite