What happens to feldspar minerals when subjected to intense chemical weathering?

💡 Explanation

Feldspar minerals are altered into clay minerals through hydrolysis during chemical weathering, because the process breaks down the feldspar structure in the presence of water. Therefore, clay minerals result, rather than enhanced strength or direct transformation.

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