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Clay minerals

Fine-grained hydrous alumino-silicates such as smectite and kaolinite, important for soil fertility, swelling, and shrink-swell properties.

Related terms

  • Smectite

    A clay mineral group with high swelling capacity and cation exchange, including montmorillonite.

  • Soil fertility

    The capacity of soil to supply essential nutrients and support healthy plant growth.