Arrange the following minerals in terms of increasing stability:
(A) Biotite (B) Quartz (C) Hornblende (D) Muscovite
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

The order of mineral stability (increasing) is based on weathering resistance:
Hornblende < Biotite < Muscovite < Quartz
Hornblende is less stable due to its structure, while quartz is the most stable silicate mineral in soil environments.
Hence, the correct increasing order is: C, A, D, B