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) it ends up 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 resists weathering. When granite weathers, the quartz components typically survive and are transported by water or wind, eventually accumulating as sand in rivers, dunes, and beaches.

Where Does the Quartz in Granite Typically End Up