33. or 33. Which mineral is most likely to survive extensive chemical weathering

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or 33. Which mineral is most likely to survive extensive chemical weathering and form sand grains on beaches dunes? a. Calcite (carbonate) b. Quartz (non-ferromagnesian silicate) c. Biotite (ferromagnesian silicate) 34. What color sand would you expect to find on beaches on Santorini, a mafic volcanic island a. mostly black sand b. mostly tan sand c. mostly green sand d. mostly red sand 35. If you decide to begin a marble headstone company, where should you do business to ensure that your headstone lasts as long as possible? a. The tropics b. California c. It doesn't matter 36. In which environment would you find the most soil? a. Antarctica b. mountain top c. recent lava flows from Kilauea d. jungle

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33) b .Quartz(non-ferromagnesian silicate)

Quartz is a stable mineral and  survives extensive chemical weathering .

Quartz has high hardness and it exhibits no cleavage ,so it makes Quartz resistant to mechanical weathering also.

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