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Which of the following is an amorphous variety of SiO2?
Which of the following is an amorphous variety of SiO2?
Updated On: Feb 10, 2025
- Quartz
- Citrine
- Agate
- Opal
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Opal is an amorphous variety of silicon dioxide (SiO), unlike quartz, citrine, and agate, which have a crystalline structure. Opal’s lack of a crystal structure is what makes it an amorphous form of SiO.
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