Types of Clays - Composition, Structure, and Bonding of Clay Minerals

Explore the fascinating world of clay minerals in this comprehensive geology video. Delve into the formation processes, composition factors, and structural classifications of various clay types. Learn about silicate weathering and its role in clay formation, examine the mineral structure of phyllosilicate and oxide clays, and discover the chemistry behind oxide formation. Gain insights into clay classifications and compositions, including a brief look at clays found on Mars. Enhance your understanding of soil science and mineralogy through this in-depth exploration of clay types, their properties, and their significance in geological processes.

Where & how clay forms
Factors controlling clay composition
Clays that form by silicate weathering
Mineral structure of phyllosilicate clays
Structural classification of clays
Clays on Mars
Mineral structure of oxide clays
Chemistry of oxide formation
Clay classifications & compositions
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