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Bridgmanite is __________.

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Earth's most abundant mineral

The correct answer is 3. Earth's most abundant mineral.

Bridgmanite is a mineral with the chemical formula (Mg,Fe)SiO3. It's a silicate mineral and is the major component of Earth's lower mantle, making it the most abundant mineral on Earth. Its existence was theorized for decades before its discovery in a meteorite in 2014, confirming its properties and prevalence in the Earth's structure.

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