Silicates: The Most Abundant Minerals on Earth - Composition & Occurrence

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Silicates: The Most Abundant Minerals on Earth - Composition & Occurrence

The most common class of minerals on Earth is silicates.

They make up over 90% of the Earth's crust and mantle. This is due to the abundance of silicon and oxygen in the Earth's composition.

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