In
this study, the morphological, mineralogical, physical and chemical properties
of three soil profiles, having different pedological development on the same
parent material, were determined and relationships between their physical
properties and mineralogical properties were investigated. According to this study’s results, three soil
profiles were classified as Vertik Ustorthent, Typic Haplustept and Vertic
Calciustept. The results of
mineralogical analysis showed that montmorillonite in the 2: 1 type expanding
smectite group is the dominant clay mineral and there is a small amount of
kaolinite and nontronite clay minerals. Liquid limit and plastic limit of genetic
horizons of soils were determined between 48-63% and 25-37%, respectively. The
highest liquid limit and plastic limit values in surface horizon were found in Vertik Ustorthent whereas, the lowest values were
determined for Vertic Calciustept. According to USCS (Unified Soil Classification
System) classification, all
soils were classified as high plasticity, inorganic clay (CH) and as moderate
plasticity, inorganic clay (CL). In addition, mineralogical test results,
values obtained as a result of index properties, and swelling evaluations
obtained with the extension of soil properties has been found to be compatible.
Besides, pedalogical development (cambic horizon) cannot be said to have much
effect on the mineralogical and physical properties of soils.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Research Article |
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Publication Date | February 28, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2019 Volume: 6 Issue: 1 |