When percentage of mica present in sand is large, it
(a) Reduces the strength of mortar, or concrete
(b) Increases the strength of mortar or concrete
(c) Has no effect on mortar, or concrete strength
(d) Enhances the strength of mortar, or concrete, but only marginally

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Answer :

(c) Has no effect on mortar, or concrete strength

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