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[From: ] [author: ] [Date: 12-02-11] [Hit: ]
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The chemical weathering process known as dissolution is most effective in the breakdown of which of the following minerals?

quartz
calcite
feldspars
olivine

hint; Dissolution/solution involves the breakdown of minerals that are soluble in water. Which of the following would react with natural waters (which often carry minor concentrations of weak acids), possibly dissolving entirely if conditions are right?
pyroxenes

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calcite
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