Which mineral group is found most abundantly in the earth's Crust? |ForumIAS

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[A] Mica Group

[B] Feldspar Group

[C] Silicate Group

[D] Oxide Group

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: Feldspar:

Silicon and oxygen are common elements in all types of feldspar and sodium, potassium, calcium, aluminum etc. are found in specific feldspar variety.
Half of the earth’s crust is composed of feldspar.
It has light cream to salmon pink colour.
It is used in ceramics and glass making.

Source: NCERT Class 11