As biotite weathers in soils,which of the following would not likely develop by mere alteration of this mineral?
A)fine-grained mica
B)kaolinite
C)smectite
D)chlorite
E)vermiculite

Name: As biotite weathers in soils,which of the following would not likely develop by mere alteration of this mineral? A)fine-grained mica B)kaolinite C)smectite D)chlorite E)vermiculite
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Kaolinite is not a likely product of biotite weathering because it does not contain the same octahedral sheet composition as biotite.

As Biotite Weathers in Soils,which of the Following Would Not