Earth's Top Elements
21-Sep-94 21:35:17
Sb: #146724-Earth's Top Elements
Fm: Scott L. Manske 72764,3211
To: Bill Combs 73524,2651
Dear Bill:
By *volume* percentage, the most common element in the earth's crust is
oxygen. (Believe it or not!)
"Top Ten" element lists are fairly common – you should be able to find
specific data in geochemistry textbooks by Krauskopf or Levinson. Silicon and
aluminum are going to be v. near the top of the column, just under oxygen.
Cheers,
Scott M.