Upload NowIn this article we will discuss about:- 1. Composition of Clay Minerals 2. Isomorphous Substitution 3. Properties of Clay Minerals. Composition of Clay Minerals: Clay minerals in soils belong to phyllosilicates group of minerals, which in turn belong to silicate minerals. Silicate minerals make up about 90% of the rock-forming minerals of the earth’s crust. […]
Clay Minerals: Composition and Properties | Soil Mineralogy
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Kaolinite: Structure, Morphology and Use | Soil Minerals
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Structure of Kaolinite 2. Electrical Charge and Isomorphous Substitution 3. Morphology 4. Minerals in the Group 5. Formation and Occurrence 6. Commercial Uses. Structure of Kaolinite: The basic structural unit of kaolinite mineral consists of an alumina sheet combined with a silica sheet. The silica sheet and […]
How to Identify Clay Minerals in Soil: 5 Methods | Soil Mineralogy
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Clay minerals in soils can be identified using one or more of the following methods: 1. X-ray diffraction (XRD) 2. Differential thermal analysis (DTA) 3. Transmission electron microscopy 4. Scanning electron microscopy 5. Infrared spectroscopy. Method # 1. X-Ray Diffraction: X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique is one of the most commonly used methods to identify the […]