And what is the second most abundant mineral?
2006-11-27 13:39:54 · 9 answers · asked by Yay Area 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Si is the most abundant mineral element, but feldspar would be the most abundant mineral as far as rocks & minerals. Quartz comes in second.
2006-11-27 13:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by Bo Peep 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most Abundant Minerals
2017-03-02 05:28:53 · answer #2 · answered by landrigan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quartz. I am not sure of the amount but I would hazard a guess of less than a quarter.
2016-05-23 16:05:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feldspars are number one. Quartz is second.
-A geologist.
2016-09-22 07:43:41 · answer #4 · answered by NO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quartz
2006-11-27 13:41:27 · answer #5 · answered by discmiss1 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
The 8 most common elements in Earth’s crust (by mass):
46.6% Oxygen (O)
27.7% Silica (Si)
8.1% Aluminum (Al)
5.0% Iron (Fe)
3.6% Calcium (Ca)
2.8% Sodium (Na)
2.6% Potassium (K)
2.1% Magnesium (Mg)
2006-11-27 13:42:12 · answer #6 · answered by Lachelle 3 · 1⤊ 5⤋
Silicon. In the form of sand.
2006-11-27 13:41:18 · answer #7 · answered by WindWalker10 5 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Trust me we just went over this is science class and it is lead.
2006-11-27 15:27:51 · answer #8 · answered by Genevieve the Wise 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋
si could you answer my question
2006-11-27 14:55:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋