Which mineral is generally identified by its conchoidal fracture and vitreous lustre?Group of answer choicesPlagioclaseOrthoclaseBiotiteQuartzAmphibole
Question
Which mineral is generally identified by its conchoidal fracture and vitreous lustre?Group of answer choicesPlagioclaseOrthoclaseBiotiteQuartzAmphibole
Solution
The mineral that is generally identified by its conchoidal fracture and vitreous lustre is Quartz.
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