Clay minerals

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Clay minerals are tiny, sheet-like crystals composed primarily of silica and alumina that form the fine-grained component of soil and sedimentary rocks. These minerals are so small—typically smaller than 2 micrometers—that they're invisible to the naked eye, yet they profoundly influence the properties of soil, …

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