Which statement about iron oxidation is false?
A) Oxidation of iron helps to protect rocks against weathering.
B) Limonite is an iron hydroxide mineral.
C) Hematite is the most common red iron oxide mineral.
D) Iron is one of the most abundant minerals in Earth's crust, and iron oxidation is a common reaction in chemical weathering on Earth.

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Oxidation of iron actually accelerates weathering and can cause rocks to break down more quickly.

Which Statement About Iron Oxidation Is False