Which among the following is a mineral of magnesium?

Which among the following is a mineral of magnesium?
  1. Limonite
  2. Cryolite
  3. Magnesite
  4. Magnetite

Solution

Magnesite is a mineral with the chemical formula MgCO₃. Iron, manganese, cobalt and nickel may occur as admixtures, but only in small amounts.

Asked in: MHT CET 2020 (19 Oct Shift 1)

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