Q. Which of the following mineral is not formed through the process of evaporation?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: In sedimentary rocks, many minerals occur in beds or layers. They were formed due to deposition, accumulation and concentration in horizontal strata.
- Coal and some forms of iron ore have been concentrated due to long periods under great heat and pressure.
- Another group of sedimentary minerals includes gypsum, potash salt and sodium salt. These are formed by evaporation, especially in arid regions.
Source: NCERT
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