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How does clay formation affect a rock? (Please keep it simple ^^)

Answer 1

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Weathering of rocks and soil is the primary way that clays and clayminerals form at the Earth's surface today. ... Factors governing rockweathering and soil formation include the initial type of rock, the ratio of water to rock, the temperature, the presence of organisms and organic material, and the amount of

Answer 2

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Weathering. Weathering of rocks and soil is the primary way that clays and clay minerals form at the Earth's surface today. ... For example, a large component of soils formed by weathering of granites may consist of metastable muscovite, biotite, and chlorite. These minerals will alter progressively to clay minerals.

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