Geography, asked by leshaxo, 7 months ago

"why does feldspathic rocks break down into clay kaolin"

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Answered by King412

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In humid tropical climates, clay minerals are unstable and break down under intense chemical weathering to become hydrated oxides of aluminum (bauxite) and iron (goethite), which are very poor substitutes for clay minerals in retaining soil nutrients.

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Answered by yuvarajsanyal2006

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Explanation:

Feldspar break down when attacked by rainwater. The chemical equation is complex and it leads to the breakdown of crystalline feldspathic rocks that crumble and form clay-kaolin, while the carbonates are removed in solution.

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