Which one of the following mineral does not contain oxygen ?
A
Haematite<br>
B
Bauxite
C
Cryolite<br>
D
Calcite
Correct Answer: Cryolite<br>
Cryolite (Na3AlF6, sodium hexafluoroaluminate) does not contain oxygen. It occurs as glassy, colorless, white-reddish to gray-black prismatic monoclinic crystals. Cryolite is used as an insecticide and a pesticide. It is also used to give fireworks a yellow color.