There are some factors that lead to slow rate of weathering, Hard minerals leads to a slower rate of weathering.
Weathering involves the breaking down of rock into smaller sizes which can be done by the dissolving the rocks and minerals that are available on Earths surface.
The rock has be broken down with erosion, flowing water or river.
Hard minerals or rocks will not be easily dissolved and will make weathering slow.
Therefore, hard minerals leads to a slower rate of weathering.
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