In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Structure of Illite Mineral 2. Electrical Charge and Isomorphous Substitution 3. Morphology and Surface Area 4. Formation and Occurrence. Structure of Illite Mineral: The basic structural unit of illite mineral is identical to that of the montmorillonite mineral. It consists of an alumina sheet sandwiched between two silica sheets. However, the individual [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition and Broad Classification of Minerals 2. General Constitution of Minerals 3. Important Soil Forming Primary Minerals 4. Fundamental Concepts of Identification 5. Description and Composition of Rock/Soil Forming Minerals. Definition and Broad Classification of Minerals: A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic material that has fairly definite internal structure, composition [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition of Minerals 2. Occurrence of Soil Forming Minerals 3. Formation 4. Classification. Definition of Minerals: Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic solid homogeneous substances composed of atoms having an orderly and regular arrangement with definite chemical composition and a characteristic geometric form, such as quartz (SiO2), Orthoclase (KAlSi3O8), Calcite (CaCO3), Olivine [...]