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Absolutely, based on the hardness of the minerals that compose them.

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Why do different rocks weather at different rates?

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Is igneous harder than sedimentary rocks?

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Can a harder rock erode more quicker then a softer rock?

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uh, i think you mean 'metamorphic'....