Here's why:
* Feldspar is a group of rock-forming minerals that are extremely common. They are a major constituent of both igneous and metamorphic rocks.
* Granitic continental crust is typically rich in quartz and feldspars (both potassium and sodium feldspars).
* Basaltic oceanic crust also contains significant amounts of plagioclase feldspar (a type of calcium-rich feldspar).
While other minerals like quartz and pyroxene are also present in both types of crust, feldspar is the most abundant and widespread.