Practice mode Soil Science

Shrinking and swelling is a property of which mineral?

Correct answer D. Smectite

Explanation

Smectite clays such as montmorillonite have weakly held interlayers that absorb water and expand, then contract on drying, causing the shrink-swell behaviour of vertisols.

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