The Origin of Clay Minerals in Soils and Weathered Rocks

• Main Authors: Velde, Bruce (Author), Meunier, Alain (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2008.
• Subjects: Geography.; Geology.; Mineral resources.; Mineralogy.; Geophysics.; Geomorphology.; Soil science.; Soil conservation.; Soil Science & Conservation.; Geophysics/Geodesy.; Mineral Resources.

Of course such a book as we propose here is not the product of just two people working together, although the experience has been a great pleasure for us. We would like to thank our many collaborators and students who have encouraged our effort by their, often, sharp criticism. We hope that we have...

Table of Contents:

• Fundamentals of Clay Mineral Crystal Structure and Physicochemical Properties
• Basics for the Study of Soil and Weathered Rock Geochemical Systems
• The Development of Soils and Weathering Profile
• Clay Mineral Formation in Weathered Rocks: Water/Rock Interaction
• Plants and Soil Clay Minerals
• Clays and Climate – Clay Assemblages Formed under Extreme Humidity Conditions
• Physical Disequilibrium and Transportation of Soil Material
• The Place of Clay Mineral Species in Soils and Alterites
• The Place of Clay Mineral Species in Soils and Alterites.