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Soil Mineralogy: From Primary Minerals to Clay Mineral Identification

Soil Mineralogy Overview → Soil Chemistry and Mineral Interactions

This advanced university-level path equips geology and soil science students with the knowledge to identify and understand soil minerals. It covers the foundational concepts of mineralogy and crystallography, the weathering processes that transform primary minerals into secondary clays, and the analytical techniques, particularly X-ray diffraction, used for mineral identification. The path emphasizes the relationship between mineralogy and soil chemistry, providing a systematic approach to soil mineral analysis.