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Which of the following is an inosilicate amphibole mineral used in highway construction and as railroad ballast?

A. Shale
B. Olivine
C. Geyserite
D. Hornblende
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests Team)
Hornblende is a complex, dark-colored inosilicate mineral within the amphibole group, commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks and frequently crushed for robust use in highway construction.
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