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6. Stages of Weathering Weathering occurs gradually and follows a geometric S-shaped curve. There are different stages: 1. Initial Stage At this stage, the rock is almost unweathered. 2. Juvenile Stage Weathering just begins and small cracks start appearing. 3. Advanced Stage Most minerals …

6. Stages of Weathering Weathering occurs gradually and follows a geometric S-shaped curve. There are different stages: 1. Initial Stage At this stage, the rock is almost unweathered. 2. Juvenile Stage Weathering just begins and small cracks start appearing. 3. Advanced Stage Most minerals are weathered and secondary minerals form. Eventually the rock becomes completely transformed into soil material.