Properties of the major cement minerals. About 9095% of a Portland cement is comprised of the four main cement minerals, which are C 3 S, C 2 S, C 3 A, and C 4 AF, with the remainder consisting of calcium sulfate, alkali sulfates, unreacted (free) CaO, MgO, and other minor constituents left over from the clinkering and grinding steps. The four cement minerals play very different roles in ...