A general evaluation of the frequency distribution of clay and associated minerals in the alluvial soils of Ceylon
Geoderma
By: J.W. Herath and R.W. Grimshaw
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Abstract
Clay mineral analyses were made of several alluvial clay materials from Ceylon. These studies show that the soil materials can be divided into 3 clay mineral provinces on the basis of the frequency distribution of clay and associated minerals. The provinces closely follow the climatic divisions. The characteristic feature of this classification is the progressive development of gibbsite from Dry to Wet Zone areas. Gibbsite has been used as a reliable indicator mineral.
| Publication type | Article |
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| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | A general evaluation of the frequency distribution of clay and associated minerals in the alluvial soils of Ceylon |
| Series title | Geoderma |
| DOI | 10.1016/0016-7061(71)90017-6 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1971 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Description | 12 p. |
| First page | 119 |
| Last page | 130 |
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