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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. [...]