Question

Greensand consists of _____ clay?

Answer 1

Greensand consists of mixed-layer clay minerals.  

Explanation:

• Greensand has a greenish color and it is found in sediment layers in the marine environment.
• The sand grains are round-shaped greenish particles.
• These round-shaped particles are called "glauconies" and are composed of a mixture of different minerals such as glauconite mica and smectite.
• This sand is rich in inorganic detritus and also rich in fossils.

Answer 2

The Greensands consists of High quality silica sand and bentonite clay.

Explanation:

• The greenlands is made from the mineral gluconate and a potassium, iron and aluminum silicate. Consists of about 90% of gluconite and 10% of the remaining quarts. The presence of bentonite clay pulverized coal along the water is also found in the sand.

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