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Neoformed clay coating




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Neoformed clay coating
From the Soil Micromorphology Slide Collection

STEM Standard addressed: ESS2E - Biogeology


Appropriate Grade Level(s)
  • College-level
Materials are best used for
  • Classroom Lectures
  • Laboratory Activities
General Course Areas
  • Soil Microbiology
Description
Micromorphological description of slide: Anisotropic, nonlaminated clay coating (interpreted to be neoformed and crystalline), covered by a microlaminated, dusty clay coating (interpreted to be illuvial)

Data for the horizon
Physical and chemical data available: See references.
Macromorphological description of horizon: See references. Micromorphological description of horizon: See references.

Data for thin section
Preparation of sample: acetone dry Impregnating medium: polyester resin
Thickness of section: 30 µm

Soil Classification U.S.: Albaqualf

Elevation: 350-375 m
Physiographic position: Quaternary terrace in valley of the Allier River Topography: Flat
Parent material: Mafic volcanic and granitic deposits Soil climatic data and/or soil water balance: Poorly drained

Method
Data for 35-mm slide
Frame length: 2.8 mm

References
Feijtel, T.C., A. Jongmans, N. van Breemen, and R. Miedema. 1988. Genesis of two Planosols in the Massif Central, France. Geoderma 43:249-269.
Feijtel, T.C., A. Jongmans, and J.D.J. van Doesburg. 1989. Identification of clay coatings in an older Quaternary terrace of the Allier, Limagne, France. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 53:876-882.
Source - A. Jongmans

Slides CT25 and CT26. Soil Science Society of America, 1993. A Reference Slide Collection for Soil Micromorphology. SSSA, Madison, WI.

Peer Review: Yes

Credit this item to: SSSA
Media Date: 1993-01-01
Provided By: (SSSA) Soil Science Society of America

Latitude: 45.109289
Longitude: 2.675345200000038

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  • * Soil Science Society of America
    SSSA

Submitted By: (SSSA) Soil Science Society of America


Keywords

  • Coatings
  • micromorphology
  • : Neoformed clay coating

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