Which of the following pairs are likely products of weathering granite?
A) sandstone and calcite
B) clay and quartz
C) feldspar and mica
D) olivine and pyroxene

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Granite is composed mainly of feldspar, quartz, and mica. Weathering of granite breaks down these minerals into smaller pieces, which can form clay minerals and smaller quartz fragments. Therefore, the likely products of weathering granite are clay and quartz.

Which of the Following Pairs Are Likely Products of Weathering