Practice mode Soil Science

What does the weathering of gabbro produce?

Correct answer A. Clay and iron oxide

Explanation

Gabbro is a mafic rock rich in iron-bearing pyroxene and calcium plagioclase. Without quartz, it weathers to clay minerals and iron oxides rather than sand.

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