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Minerals (other than elemental minerals) are combinations of elements.

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How does the composition of most minerals differ from the pure element?

Minerals (other than elemental minerals) are combinations of elements.


What is the most common element found in composition of minerals?

Oxygen.


What is the difference in composition between most minerals and a pure element?

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Which element combines to form most minerals?

Silicon is found in most minerals.


What is the most common mineral in the composition of minerals?

Oxygen.


Compared to other elements how abundant is silicon on earth?

Silicon is the second most abundant element in Earth's crust, making up about 28% of its composition by weight, after oxygen. It is found in a wide variety of minerals and rocks, and is essential for the formation of many common minerals such as quartz and feldspar.


What is the two most abundant element in the mantle?

The two most abundant elements in Earth's mantle are oxygen and silicon. They primarily exist in the form of minerals such as silicates, which make up the majority of the mantle's composition.


How many total minerals are there?

According to the Mineralogical Society of America there are approximately 3800 known minerals. About 30 to 50 new minerals are described and one or two minerals are discredited each year. The most complete listing of minerals is J. Mandarino Fleischer's Glossary of Mineral Species 1999 published by the Mineralogical Record.


Why do stars have hydrogen as the major element in their composition?

Because hydrogen is the most abundant element in our universe.


Which element is present in the largest amount in rocks and minerals?

Oxygen is the element present in the largest amount in rocks and minerals. It is a major component of most minerals, forming the backbone of silicate minerals that make up the majority of the Earth's crust.


What is the most common element in the earth's ocean?

Hydrogen is the most common element in the Earth's ocean, making up about 11% of the ocean's composition.


Which following features would be most affected by weathering?

Features such as rocks and minerals, soil composition, and landforms are most affected by weathering processes. Weathering can break down rocks and minerals, alter soil composition, and reshape landforms over time.