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  • Earth's Crust Composition: Oxygen, Silicon & Key Elements
    The Earth's crust is mostly composed of oxygen and silicon. These two elements combine to form silicates, which make up about 90% of the crust's minerals.

    Here's a breakdown of the main elements and their proportions:

    * Oxygen (O): 46.6%

    * Silicon (Si): 27.7%

    * Aluminum (Al): 8.1%

    * Iron (Fe): 5.0%

    * Calcium (Ca): 3.6%

    * Sodium (Na): 2.8%

    * Potassium (K): 2.6%

    * Magnesium (Mg): 2.1%

    Other elements: These make up a small percentage of the crust but are important for various minerals and processes.

    Important Note: The composition of the Earth's crust varies between continental crust and oceanic crust. Continental crust is thicker and has a higher proportion of granite and less dense minerals, while oceanic crust is thinner and mostly composed of basalt, which is denser.

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