Which of the following factors control how minerals weather?
A)whether the mineral has ionic or covalent bonds
B)what type of mineral is present
C)the temperature at which the original minerals formed
D)whether a mineral typically crystallizes early or late in Bowen's Reaction Series
E)all of these

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All of these factors can control how minerals weather. The type of mineral present, whether it has ionic or covalent bonds, the temperature at which it formed, and its place in Bowen's Reaction Series can all affect how a mineral weathers.

Which of the Following Factors Control How Minerals Weather