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The difference is that clay is smaller than silt, and clay is sticky, while the silt is loose and feels silky.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoClay is composed of flat particles that will bind together in an ionic bond when left undisturbed. Silt is composed of round-ish particles.
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What is the difference between a mudflow and an earth-flow?
Mudflow is downslope movement of water that contains large amount of suspended clay and silt.
Which is more permeable sand silt and clay?
The finer material holds more water. The granular size of Clay, Silt and Sand are in this order (smallest to largest):ClaySiltSandSo Clay holds the most water, then Silt, Then Sand.This can be disproved if one is dry and the other is wet or other variations of this idea obviously.*This is one of those question where I wish wiki Answers would allow commas.
What is the difference between dust and mud?
Dust consists of small particles, usually from soil. Mud is a mixture of water with sand clay, soil and silt.
What rocks materials are found in soil?
1. Rock materials that are found in soil are mainly sand, silt and clay.
What are 5 properties of soil?
clay,sand,silt,and loam
What is the difference between a mudflow and an earth-flow?
Mudflow is downslope movement of water that contains large amount of suspended clay and silt.
Which is more permeable sand silt and clay?
The finer material holds more water. The granular size of Clay, Silt and Sand are in this order (smallest to largest):ClaySiltSandSo Clay holds the most water, then Silt, Then Sand.This can be disproved if one is dry and the other is wet or other variations of this idea obviously.*This is one of those question where I wish wiki Answers would allow commas.
What is the difference between dust and mud?
Dust consists of small particles, usually from soil. Mud is a mixture of water with sand clay, soil and silt.
What rocks materials are found in soil?
1. Rock materials that are found in soil are mainly sand, silt and clay.
Is shale a mixture of clay and silt?
It is more accurate to say it is formed from clay and silt.
What are 5 properties of soil?
clay,sand,silt,and loam
Which is thickest clay silt or sand?
clay
Types of soil?
gravel,coarse,fine sand,silt and clay
Why is silt important in soil?
Silt is important in soil because it is half way in between sand and clay, so it's good for cultivating
Which is heavier clay or silt?
silt because there is a specific oder these substances go in order by. This goes from greatest mass to least mass: sand, silt , clay
How big is sand silt and clay?
Clay is less than 0.002 silt is 0.002 to 0.05 and sand is 0.05 to 2in
What holds more water sand silt or clay?
Clay
