The mineral group formed by double chains of silica tetrahedra (along with various other cations) is the: amphiboles feldspars olivines

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The mineral group formed by double chains of silica
tetrahedra (along with various other cations) is the:
amphiboles
feldspars
olivines
pyroxenes
micas
Transcribed Image Text:The mineral group formed by double chains of silica tetrahedra (along with various other cations) is the: amphiboles feldspars olivines pyroxenes micas
Within magmatic arcs, solidification of many smaller
magma chambers within continental crust can form larger
igneous bodies called:
O dikes
batholiths
plutons
sills
Odomes
Transcribed Image Text:Within magmatic arcs, solidification of many smaller magma chambers within continental crust can form larger igneous bodies called: O dikes batholiths plutons sills Odomes
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The minerals has several groups such as silicates, oxides, sulfides, sulphates, and evaporates. The silicate groups are categorized into different groups such as neso, soro, ino, tecto, and framework. 

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