Characteristics of Clay | Loxwood Clay Pits

LOXWOOD CLAY PITS
CHARACTERISTICS OF CLAY MINERALS
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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).
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• Mail id - mloxwoodclaypits@gmail.com
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