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Q. Which is the correct formula of Forstrite

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Solution:

Forsterite $\left( Mg _{2} SiO _{4}\right)$ is magnesium rich end member of olivine solid solution series.

$Ca _{3} SiO _{9}$ is walstromite.

$ZrSiO _{4}$ is zircon.

$Al _{2}( OH )_{4}\left( Si _{2} O _{5}\right)$ is kaolinite, a clay mineral.