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Characteristics of Clay

Clay and clay minerals have been mined since the Mesolithic Age. Today, they are one of the most important minerals used in the manufacturing and environmental industries. Research from United States Geological Survey (USGS) supports the study of clay properties, clay formation mechanisms, and clay behavior during weathering.

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Characteristics of Clay

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  1. LOXWOOD CLAY PITS CHARACTERISTICS OF CLAY MINERALS https://loxwoodclaypits.co.uk

  2. INTRODUCTION • Clay and clay minerals have been mined since the Mesolithic Age. Today, they are one of the most important minerals used in the manufacturing and environmental industries. • Research from United States Geological Survey (USGS) supports the study of clay properties, clay formation mechanisms, and clay behavior during weathering. • Research from United States Geological Survey (USGS) supports the study of clay properties, clay formation mechanisms, and clay behavior during weathering. These studies teach us how and where these minerals are formed, and how to safely develop clay and clay mineral deposits with minimal environmental impact. https://loxwoodclaypits.co.uk

  3. HOW AND WHERE CLAY AND ITS DEPOSITS ARE FORMED? Clays and clay minerals are generally formed under fairly limited geological conditions. The formation environment includes soil horizon, continental and seafloor sediments, geothermal fields, volcanic sediments, and weathered rock formations. Most clay minerals are formed where rocks come into contact with water, air, or steam. https://loxwoodclaypits.co.uk

  4. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF CLAY- Features common to all clay minerals derive from their chemical composition, layered structure, and size. • Water molecules are strongly attracted to the surface of clay minerals. When a small amount of clay is added to the water, the clay is evenly distributed throughout the water, forming a slurry. • The process of swelling when some clay minerals absorb water is reversible. Swellable clay expands or contracts in response to changes in environmental factors (wetting and drying conditions, temperature). • https://loxwoodclaypits.co.uk

  5. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES OF CLAY- Features common to all clay minerals derive from their chemical composition, layered structure, and size. • Water molecules are strongly attracted to the surface of clay minerals. When a small amount of clay is added to the water, the clay is evenly distributed throughout the water, forming a slurry. • The process of swelling when some clay minerals absorb water is reversible. Swellable clay expands or contracts in response to changes in environmental factors (wetting and drying conditions, temperature). • https://loxwoodclaypits.co.uk

  6. THANK YOU ! • Address – Loxwood, Billingshurst, United Kingdom • Mail id - mloxwoodclaypits@gmail.com • Website - https://loxwoodclaypits.co.uk

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