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Which mineral is generally identified by its conchoidal fracture and vitreous lustre?Group of answer choicesPlagioclaseOrthoclaseBiotiteQuartzAmphibole

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Which mineral is generally identified by its conchoidal fracture and vitreous lustre?

Group of answer choices

  • Plagioclase
  • Orthoclase
  • Biotite
  • Quartz
  • Amphibole
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Solution

To identify the mineral with conchoidal fracture and vitreous luster from the given options, we can analyze each mineral's characteristics.

  1. Plagioclase: Typically shows a more obvious cleavage than conchoidal fracture and generally has a pearly to dull luster.

  2. Orthoclase: Also exhibits good cleavage and usually has a pearly luster rather than vitreous.

  3. Biotite: Recognized for its perfect cleavage, not conchoidal fracture, and has a glassy to pearly luster.

  4. Quartz: Known for its conchoidal fracture and glassy (vitreous) luster. This mineral does not have cleavage like the others.

  5. Amphibole: Exhibits prismatic cleavage and has a vitreous to dull luster, not conchoidal.

Final Answer

The mineral that is generally identified by its conchoidal fracture and vitreous luster is Quartz.

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