Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
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Chapter 25, Problem 9RQ
What is the most abundant mineral in Earth’s crust? What is the second most abundant mineral?
Expert Solution & Answer
To determine
The most abundant mineral in Earth’s crust and the second most abundant mineral.
Answer to Problem 9RQ
The most abundant mineral in Earth’s crust is feldspar and the second most abundant mineral is quartz.
Explanation of Solution
A mineral is a naturally created crystalline solid with a specific chemical composition. Many minerals can be found from their physical properties- crystal form, hardness, fracture, cleavage, luster, color, streak and density.
Feldspar and Quartz are the most abundant and the second most abundant mineral in Earth’s crust, respectively. They both are silicate minerals. The minerals which contain oxygen and silicon elements are called silicate minerals. Feldspar is made of aluminum, sodium, calcium, potassium, oxygen and silicon. More than of Earth’s crust is made up of feldspar. Quartz is made up of oxygen and silicon elements.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the most abundant mineral in Earth’s crust is feldspar and the second most abundant mineral is quartz.
Chapter 25 Solutions
Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
Ch. 25 - Prob. 1RQCh. 25 - What is the most abundant element for Earth as a...Ch. 25 - What is the most abundant element in Earths crust?...Ch. 25 - What is a mineral?Ch. 25 - What physical properties are used to identify...Ch. 25 - Most mineral samples do not display their crystal...Ch. 25 - Why is color not always the best way to identify a...Ch. 25 - What is the difference between a silicate mineral...Ch. 25 - What is the most abundant mineral in Earths crust?...Ch. 25 - What is the process of crystallization?
Ch. 25 - Prob. 11RQCh. 25 - What are the most common igneous rocks, and where...Ch. 25 - Prob. 13RQCh. 25 - Prob. 14RQCh. 25 - What are three common types of plutons?Ch. 25 - Prob. 16RQCh. 25 - What is a clastic sedimentary rock?Ch. 25 - When water evaporates from a body of water, what...Ch. 25 - What is metamorphism? What causes it?Ch. 25 - Distinguish between foliated and nonfoliated...Ch. 25 - What three sources of heat contributed to the...Ch. 25 - Which type(s) of rock is (are) made from...Ch. 25 - Prob. 3TECh. 25 - What two mineral groups provide the most of the...Ch. 25 - Prob. 5TECh. 25 - Is cleavage the same thing as crystal form? Why or...Ch. 25 - Are the Hawaiian Islands made up of primarily of...Ch. 25 - Where does most magma originate?Ch. 25 - What patterns of alteration are characteristic of...Ch. 25 - In what two ways does sediment turns into...Ch. 25 - Name two mica minerals that can give a metamorphic...Ch. 25 - How is foliation different from sediment layering?Ch. 25 - What are the two processes by which rock is...Ch. 25 - Prob. 14TECh. 25 - Each of the following statements describes one or...Ch. 25 - How do chemical sediments produce rock? Name two...Ch. 25 - How are the most carbonates rocks formed?Ch. 25 - Prob. 18TECh. 25 - Prob. 19TECh. 25 - Th factors that influence bond strength influence...Ch. 25 - Gold has a density of 19.3g/cm3 . A 5-gal pail of...Ch. 25 - Prob. 1RATCh. 25 - Compaction and cementation of sediments leads to...Ch. 25 - Why are silicon and oxygen concentrated near...Ch. 25 - All of the following can occur during metamorphism...Ch. 25 - The most characteristic feature of sedimentary...Ch. 25 - In a sedimentary rock, the degree of particle...Ch. 25 - The characteristics of regional metamorphism...Ch. 25 - Coarse-grained plutonic igneous rocks occur...Ch. 25 - What most strongly influences a minerals hardness?...Ch. 25 - Prob. 10RAT
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