Feldspar: The Dominant Mineral of Continental Crust - Geology Explained

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Feldspar: The Dominant Mineral of Continental Crust - Geology Explained

The main mineral that makes up the continental crust is feldspar.

While there are other minerals present, feldspar is the most abundant, comprising around 60% of the continental crust.

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