2006-10-10 11:28:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anthony D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Silica
2006-10-10 11:30:50 · answer #1 · answered by FrogDog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are 8 basic components with which rocks are composed of which are as follows
quartz,aluminium,magnesium,iron,nickle,salcium,oxygen and hydrogen.
last 2 are the gases .
2006-10-10 22:35:17 · answer #2 · answered by hussainalimalik1983 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxygen, silicon, iron, calcium, aluminum, magnesium, carbon, and smaller amounts of numerous other elements. Varies a lot depending on the type of rock, of course.
2006-10-10 11:33:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Igneous rocks, silicates. Metamorphic rocks, silicates. Sedimentary rocks, silicates.
2006-10-11 10:00:32 · answer #4 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. SiO2, CaCo3, and a large group of compounds from Si, Fe, and other metals.
2006-10-10 11:32:45 · answer #5 · answered by rocketman9070 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋