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Physical and chemical properties of the soil.
| Soil type | Gs | wopt (%) | ρdmax (g/cm3) | wL (%) | wP (%) | PI (%) | Dominant minerals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loess | 2.71 | 14.1 | 1.8 | 30.5 | 17.69 | 12.81 | Quartz (44.7%), Anorthite (30%), Calcite (17.4%), Illite (7%) |
| Sand | 2.66 | 9 | 1.9 | - | - | - | Quartz (36.9%), Albite (58.4%) |
