Which mineral transformation is promoted by hydration weathering?

💡 Explanation

Clay formation occurs because the hydration weathering of feldspar incorporates water into its crystal structure via hydrolysis; therefore, feldspar alters to clay minerals rather than converting directly to other silicate minerals under typical weathering conditions.

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