Clay minerals are light silicates that form ________.
A)from molten rock
B)from mechanical weathering of any rock
C)from chemical weathering of igneous rocks
D)from pressure and heat.

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Clay minerals form from chemical weathering of igneous rocks. As feldspar minerals in igneous rocks are subjected to chemical weathering, they break down to form clay minerals. This process involves hydrolysis, where water chemically reacts with minerals to form clay minerals.

Clay Minerals Are Light Silicates That Form ________