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residual clay

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residual clay [rə′zij·ə·wəl ′klā]
(geology)
Very finely divided clay material formed in place by weathering of rock. Also known as primary clay.


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One caveat pertains to works that may subsequently be dated using thermoluminescence (TL): ceramics and metals with residual clay investment material must be sampled for TL dating prior to exposure to X-rays, as the radiation interferes with the results.
High residual clay is detrimental with any liquid binder systems;
90-92 GE brightness white water washed kaolinites from residual clay developed in quartz porphyry zones will be ceramic tested and designated Sacajewea 185 Kaolin.
 
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