Which is the most abundant mineral on earth 39 s crust ........

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Which is the most abundant mineral on earth's crust?

Feldspar

Quartz

Mica

Limestone

Amphibole

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Explanation:

More than 90% of the crust is composed of silicate minerals. Most abundant silicates are feldspars (plagioclase (39%) and alkali feldspar (12%)). Other common silicate minerals are quartz (12%) pyroxene (11%), amphibole (5%), mica (5%), and clay minerals (5%).