Is sandy soil calcareous?

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Is sandy soil calcareous?

2006-09-11 03:17:17 · 3 answers · asked by Chhavi_remix 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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As far as I can tell, calcareousness of soil is not directly tied to the soil texture. So sandy soil can be calcareous, but isn't necessarily.

2006-09-11 03:26:27 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Sea sand is usually silicate, but calcium (CaCO3) and similar compounds can accumulate in sand through the action of water and CO2 , this changes the mechanical characteristics of the soil.

2006-09-11 03:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

2006-09-13 02:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by david w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋