What is in Crayola Crayons?

Question

We are doing a science project and we need to know minerals that are in crayola crayons....please help!

(It cant be man made....MINERALS ONLY!!!)

thanks <3

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crayon

Answer 2

Mostly wax - specifically paraffin wax, which is a petroleum product.  Crayons used to be made with charcoal and oil, but modern crayons use the wax instead of the oil, which makes them sturdier and easier to handle.

There must be some pigment in there to make the different colors, not sure what this is made from.