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Describe the difference of soil between clay, silt, and sand in terms of plasticity
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Sand | Silt | Clay |
---|---|---|
Large in size | Medium in size | Very fine in size |
No plasticity | Very low plasticity | High plasticity |
Large space between particles. | Medium space between particles. | Small space between particles. |
Gritty rough or coarse. | Smooth,slipping and floury | Hard when dry |
Non-sticky | Non-sticky | Sticky when wet. |