Question

How are silicate minerals different from non-silicate minerals

Answer 1

The most common mineral group on Earth is the silicate minerals, which all have the elements silica and oxygen as their main ingredients. Most silicate minerals form when molten rock cools, either at or near the Earth's surface or deep underground. There are many different groups of other minerals that are known as non-silicate minerals.

Answer 2

silicate minerals make up more than 90% of the earth these include feldspars as well as quartz and mica but on the other hand non-silicate minerals make up the last 10% or so these include carbonates like limestone and marble :)