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It is generally considered to be granite, which will stand centuries of weathering.
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What mineral in granite rock hardly weathers?
The quartz in granite is the most resistant component to weathering.
Which type of rock appear to be the least resistant to weathering and erosion?
Carbonate rocks, such as limestone, tend to be the least resistant to weathering and erosion.
What causes the rate of weathering to differ?
Weathering can break away less resistant parts of the rock and leave behind the more resistant parts.
What is more resistant to weathering metamorphic or igneous rock?
igneous
Why is igneous rock more resistant to weathering then sedimentary rocks?
cos
Which is more resistant to weathering a rock or sand?
Rock is far more resistant to weathering (erosion) than sand.
Why is igneous rock so resistant to weathering and erosion?
An igneous rock is resistant to weathering and erosion because is is is made from magma. And magma rocks are really tough.
What mineral in granite rock hardly weathers?
The quartz in granite is the most resistant component to weathering.
Which type of rock appear to be the least resistant to weathering and erosion?
Carbonate rocks, such as limestone, tend to be the least resistant to weathering and erosion.
What causes the rate of weathering to differ?
Weathering can break away less resistant parts of the rock and leave behind the more resistant parts.
What is more resistant to weathering metamorphic or igneous rock?
igneous
Why is igneous rock more resistant to weathering then sedimentary rocks?
cos
What is weather resistant metamorphic rock?
Metamorphic rock that resists chemical and mechanical weathering, for example, the rock gneiss.
What is a stone that does not weather easily?
Quartzite, a metamorphic rock, is particularly resistant to weathering.
What mineral crystallizes last and is most resistant to weathering?
Quartz
Why is the condition of a rock an important factor?
What are examples of rocks that are easily weathered and rocks that are resistant to weathering
Under most weathering conditions which mineral in granites and rhyolites would be most resistant to decomposition?
Quartz, by a long shot. Then orthoclase, muscovite, biotite, in that order
