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Oxidation of Sulfides

Chemical Weathering Gallery

The sulfide mineral pyrite in this roadcut in California's Klamath Mountains turns to red-brown iron oxides and sulfuric acid when exposed to air.
Dissolved into rust and acid
Photo (c) 2009 Andrew Alden, licensed to About.com (fair use policy)

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Gallery Index: Chemical Weathering

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