What happens when a mineral dissolves only in a part of the leaching reagent?

What happens when a mineral dissolves only in a part of the leaching reagent? Correct Answer Solid residue appears

Usually in the case of incomplete dissolution of the mineral in the leaching reagent, there is a formation of a new solid residue. When this phase is porous then the leaching would not stop and continue.

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