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Clay

how is clay formed
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How Is Clay Formed?

The gradual chemical weathering of rocks, usually silicate-bearing, by low concentrations of carbonic acid and other diluted solvents results in the formation of clay…

what is loam soil
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What Is Loam Soil?

Loam soil is half way between clay and sandy soils. It is the best soil for horticultural and agricultural use, containing enough clay and…

what is shale
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What Is Shale?

Shale is a fine-grained, earthy, sedimentary rock rather like clay, but, unlike clay, it is formed in thin layers. It is usually harder than…