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.