‘Smectite’ is a group of mineral with three-layer lattice structure, the unusual property of these minerals is:
A. Chemically very stable
B. Ooze out water in contact with sun light
C. Expanding and contracting to adsorb or lose water
D. Break into cubical form during the process of natural disintegration
Answer:C
‘Smectite’ is a group of mineral with three-layer lattice structure, the unusual property of these minerals is:
A. Chemically very stable B. Ooze out water in contact with sun light C. Expanding and contracting to adsorb or lose water D. Break into cubical form during the process of natural disintegration