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Decomposition Decomposition means the chemical composition of minerals changes. New minerals are formed due to chemical reactions. Example: Feldspar mineral converting into clay minerals. Both disintegration and decomposition together contribute to the formation of soil particles. 2. Types of …

Decomposition Decomposition means the chemical composition of minerals changes. New minerals are formed due to chemical reactions. Example: Feldspar mineral converting into clay minerals. Both disintegration and decomposition together contribute to the formation of soil particles. 2. Types of Weathering Weathering is broadly classified into three major types: Physical Weathering Chemical Weathering Biological Weathering Let us understand each of them one by one.