How red and yellow soil are formed why do they look red?
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Red soils develop on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall in the eastern and southern parts of the Deccan Plateau. These soils develop a reddish colour due to diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks. It looks yellow when it occurs in a hydrated form.
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The Red soils develop a reddish colour due to a wide diffusion of iron in ancient crystalline and metamorphic rocks. ... It is rich in iron and hence appears red in colour. Red soil indicates the presence of oxidized ferric oxides. Ordinarily the surface soils are red while the horizon below gets yellowish colour
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