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    Which Major Component of Detrital Sedimentary Rocks Only Rarely Occurs
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Which Major Component of Detrital Sedimentary Rocks Only Rarely Occurs

Question 79

Question 79

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Which major component of detrital sedimentary rocks only rarely occurs as a primary mineral in igneous rocks?


A) clays
B) carbonates
C) quartz
D) ferromagnesian minerals

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