A mineral's stability,or resistance to chmical change is primaly a result of what?

Question

A mineral's stability,or resistance to chmical change is primaly a result of what?

Answer 1

The reactivity of the elements making up the mineral

The crystal structure (particularly planes of weakness)

The hardness of the mineral

The ionic balance ( neutral= more resistant)

Answer 2

It depends on the elements that make it up as well as their bonding types such as

Network-Covalent materials are very resistant to chemical attack examples are Graphite and Diamond.

Ionic materials vary but most can be easily attacked by an acid or even simple water such as Calcite, Most salts dissolve easily in water.

Answer 3

Being Observed.