Where does the quartz in granite typically end up?
A)as small clay minerals that are deposited in lakes and the sea
B)quartz does not weather and so it keeps the granite from weathering
C)as sand in rivers, dunes, and beaches
D)it is converted into feldspar and weathers into clays

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Quartz is a durable mineral that does not break down easily. Therefore, in the process of weathering and erosion of granite, the quartz grains are commonly transported and deposited as sand in rivers, dunes, and beaches.

Where Does the Quartz in Granite Typically End Up