Soils and Decomposition Introductory article
Clay separate (% ) Silt separate (%) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 Sand Loamy sand Sandy loam Sandy clay Sandy clay loam Clay loam Clay Loam Silt loam Silt Silty clay loam Silty clay Figure 2 Textural triangle. Soils textural classes can be determined on the basis of the percentage of sand, silt and clay. Knowing any two of these