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The structure of illite is similar to that of __________ crystal.

(a) Kaolinite

(b) Dickite

(c) Montmorillonite

(d) Attapulgite

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My query is from Clay Minerals in chapter Soil Structure and Clay Minerology of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct answer is (c) Montmorillonite

The best explanation: Both illite and montmorillonite are made up of sheet like unit.

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