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In this chapter we give a brief overview of the structure and composition of the Earth, discuss some properties of rocks and minerals, explain the origin of minerals and the consequences of weathering, analyze the dissolution and precipitation of solids, and present key soil phenomena and components.
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(2007). The Chemistry of Processes in the Lithosphere. In: Environmental Chemistry. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-31435-8_5
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