| Minerals can be the pure element, like Gold, Silver or Copper, but most minerals are compounds of elements, like Quartz (SiO2), and Gypsum CaSO42H2O. |
| The most common mineral then is made up of the two most common elements, Oxygen and Silicon, SiO2. It’s a compound of the two elements and it’s name is Quartz (Silica). |
Here is a list of the top 8 most common elements in minerals and their percentages:
| Oxygen |
46.60% |
| Silicon |
27.72% |
| Aluminum |
8.13% |
| Iron |
5.00% |
| Calcium |
3.63% |
| Sodium |
2.83% |
| Potassium |
2.59% |
| Magnesium |
2.09% |
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