More than 90% of Earth’s continental crust is made up of silica-rich minerals, such as feldspar and quartz. But where did this silica-enriched material come from? And could it provide a clue in the search for life on other planets?

Classified as: Earth, crust, silica, geochemical, exoplanets, Baker, Sofonio, science and technology
Published on: 5 May 2017
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