Weathering Rates: Fine-Grained vs. Coarse-Grained Rocks - Geology Explained
Fine grained rocks will weather faster than coarse-grained rocks. This is because fine grained rocks have a greater surface area than coarse-grained rocks, which allows for more water and oxygen to come into contact with the rock and cause weathering. Additionally, the minerals in fine grained rocks are more tightly packed together, which makes them more susceptible to weathering processes such as abrasion and frost wedging.