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Which of the following is most resistant to both chemical and physical weathering??

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Quartz is the mineral which is the most resistant to both chemical and physical weathering.
Chemical weathering refers to erosion of rocks due to the influence of chemicals, whereas physical weathering doesn't involve them changing their chemical constitution.
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