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Question : What is the most stable mineral during the process of weathering?

Option 1: Quartz

Option 2: Olivine

Option 3: Pyroxene

Option 4: Amphibole


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Correct Answer: Quartz


Solution : The correct answer is Quartz .

In addition to being the most stable common rock-forming mineral in chemical weathering, Quartz is a mineral in the form of a shiny crystal. Quartz also resists mechanical weathering well due to its high hardness, and lack of cleavage. In the form of blowing desert sand, Quartz acts as a weathering agent.

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