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Classify weathering by salt crystallization in a rock.

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Honeycomb weathering

Salt can lead to a type of weathering called honeycomb weathering. Groundwater seeps into rock cracks by capillary action and eventually evaporates. This yields salt crystals, which increase the pressure in rocks. Eventually the rocks will break down. This can leave pits of salt crystals that resemble honeycombs.

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Answer:

salt crystallization is a type of mechanical weathering.

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