Concept information
Preferred term
silcrete
Definition
- Silcrete is an indurated (resists crumbling or powdering) soil duricrust formed when surface soil, sand, and gravel are cemented by dissolved silica. The formation of silcrete is similar to that of calcrete, formed by calcium carbonate, and ferricrete, formed by iron oxide. It is a hard and resistant material, and though different in origin and nature, appears similar to quartzite. (Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silcrete)
Broader concept
In other languages
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French
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croûte siliceuse
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/QX8-BS1D2D43-7
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