What are the mineral constituents of the core of the earth
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Minerals in Earth. Earth's core is mainly iron and nickel with a small amount of a lighter element, perhaps oxygen or sulfur. The Mantle is almost completely silicate, and is rich in magnesium. The minerals of olivine and pyroxene are most common, and an aluminum-bearing minerals.
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Silicates
Silica-Oxygen anions
Oxides
Metals (Fe, Al) with Oxygen e.g. Al2O3 &endash;> Ruby, Sapphire
Carbonates
CO32- anions (marine) Formed by marine life from elements in sea water.
Sulfides
Sulfur anions &endash; Form in oxygen-poor environments. e.g. PbS, galena.
Sulfates
Sulfur anions &endash; Form when oxygen is present. e.g. CaSO4´2H2O, gypsum.
Halides
Chlorine &endash; Salts, form by evaporation - NaCl, table salt.
Native Elements
Gold, Silver, Copper, etc. are rare, but precious.
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