The two most common mineral families in Earth's crust are
A)the silicates and the oxides.
B)the silicates and the carbonates.
C)the carbonates and the oxides.
D)the phosphates and the oxides.

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The silicates and the oxides are the two most common mineral families in Earth's crust, with the silicates making up approximately 90% of all minerals. Silicates are composed of silicon and oxygen, while oxides are composed of metal cations and oxygen.

The Two Most Common Mineral Families in Earth's Crust Are