. Granite
The component of granite that is not susceptible to chemical weathering is called Quartz!
It is generally considered to be granite, which will stand centuries of weathering.
The quartz in granite is the most resistant component to weathering.
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. Granite
Granite
The component of granite that is not susceptible to chemical weathering is called Quartz!
It is generally considered to be granite, which will stand centuries of weathering.
The quartz in granite is the most resistant component to weathering.
The process that breaks down granite into sediments is weathering.
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Mechanical weathering
Granite
The colour of granite does in fact change. For example it will change during the weathering process where feldspar minerals will change to clay minerals such as kaolinite. If the degree of weathering is high this can significantly alter the colour of the granite.
Clay :p
It's a weathering product of granite.