This article throws light upon the three main factors affecting the weathering of minerals. The factors are: 1. Climatic Conditions 2. Physical Characteristics 3. Chemical and Structural Characteristics. Factor # 1. Climatic Conditions: The climatic conditions will tend to control the kind and rate of weathering. Under conditions of low rainfall or precipitation, there is predominant of physical weathering resulting [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Weathering Sequence of Minerals 2. Products of Weathering Minerals 3. Results 4. Stages. Weathering Sequence of Minerals: Climatic and biotic conditions will determine the relative stability of the various soil forming minerals. Under all climatic conditions a definite listing of minerals in relation to their resistance to weathering cannot be made. [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the primary and secondary minerals found in soil. Primary Minerals: 1. Feldspars: Feldspars belong to the group of minerals that are light in weight and are divided into orthoclase and plagioclase. In orthoclase, potassium is prominent. Plagioclase is divided into albite (high in sodium), anorthite (nigh in calcium), and oligoclase which consists [...]