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The discussion revolves around the search for minerals that are abundant on Earth but rare on other planets. Participants explore various aspects of mineral composition, geological processes, and the challenges of obtaining data from other planetary bodies.

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  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest researching the composition of other planets to identify minerals that are abundant on Earth but not found elsewhere.
  • One participant lists common minerals on Earth, including Feldspar, Olivine, and Quartz, noting the difficulty in finding comparative data for other planets.
  • Another participant proposes looking into 'secondary minerals' as a potential area of interest.
  • There is a suggestion that geological processes, such as plate tectonics and hydrothermal effects, may contribute to the concentration of certain minerals on Earth.
  • One participant humorously remarks on the challenge of finding Feldspar on Jupiter.
  • Another participant mentions weathering as a factor that could influence mineral distribution.

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Participants do not appear to reach a consensus, as multiple viewpoints and suggestions are presented without resolution.

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The discussion highlights the limitations in available data regarding planetary mineral compositions and the complexities involved in identifying and comparing mineral abundance across different celestial bodies.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to researchers in planetary geology, mineralogy, and those exploring comparative planetology.

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Anyone knows if there's any kind of mineral that's relatively abundant on Earth but rare on other planets?
thanks!
 
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Perhaps you could research the composition of planets other than Earth and see what they don't have that you know is abundant on Earth?
 
shemerk said:
Anyone knows if there's any kind of mineral that's relatively abundant on Earth but rare on other planets?
thanks!
1. Feldspar (0.58), 2. Olivine (0.165), 3. Quartz (0.125) on earth.
The data for other planets might not be so easy to find.
 
I think you should look for 'secondary minerals' (google it).
 
Finding Feldspar on Jupiter would be quite the trick!
 
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One group you could look for is down to our plate tectonics, with hydrothermal effects bringing otherwise rare or very dispersed elements to the surface and concentrating them conveniently in mineralised veins...

Another group is down to weathering...
 
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