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Minerals
Minerals (Introduction to soil science · Mineralogy) — "Minerals are crystalline solids identified by both their chemical composition and atomic framework. Soi…
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- Soil minerals
- Minerals are crystalline solids.
- Chemical composition identifies minerals.
- Atomic framework identifies minerals.
- Soil minerals have multiple origins during soil development.
- Some minerals are inherited from parent material.
- Some minerals are added physically.
- Some minerals form or transform during soil development.
- Mineral prevalence and reactivity determine their influence on soil properties.
