Vertisol
A rock classification type
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Usually mollic epipedon; High in shrinking and swelling clays; >30% clay to a depth of 50 cm; Deep cracks (called gilgai) form when soil dries; Form from parent material high in clay (e.g., shales, basins, exposed Bt horizons of old soils).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
52411
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:52411:7
Classification of Vertisol
- Rock
- Superficial deposit
- Soil
- Vertisol
- Soil
- Superficial deposit
Internet Links for Vertisol
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-52411.html
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References for Vertisol
Reference List:
Localities for Vertisol
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
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| Gąsiewicz et al. (2022) |
