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gangsa121
gangsa121: 1 year ago

What is the main type of mineral that makes up continental and oceanic plates

what is the main type of mineral that makes up continental and oceanic plates?

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TOMus
TOMus: 1 year ago

Continental plates are mostly made up of granitic rock materials which are full of silica and aluminum minerals. Oceanic plates on the other hand, are predominately composed of silica and magnesium minerals.

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