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  • Earth's Crust Composition: What's It Made Of?
    The Earth's crust is mostly made of oxygen, silicon, aluminum, iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, and magnesium.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Oxygen and Silicon are the most abundant elements, making up around 75% of the crust. They combine to form silicate minerals, which are the most common type of rock in the Earth's crust.

    * Aluminum, Iron, Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, and Magnesium are also significant components, contributing to the formation of various other minerals and rock types.

    It's important to note that the Earth's crust is not uniform. There are two main types:

    * Continental crust: This is thicker and less dense, with a higher proportion of lighter elements like silicon and aluminum.

    * Oceanic crust: This is thinner and denser, with a higher proportion of heavier elements like iron and magnesium.

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