Which mechanism increases regolith clay content from granite?

💡 Explanation

Hydrolysis of feldspar in granite forms clay minerals; this is chemical weathering because the feldspar structure is altered via added water, therefore increasing clay content, rather than physical weathering which alters rock size.

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