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  1. Clay

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    Composition and Mineralogy
    Clay is not a single mineral but a classification encompassing several distinct mineral groups. The most prevalent constituents belong to the kaolinite group, the smectite group (including montmorillonite), and the illite group. The specific ratio of these components dictates the material's behaviour.
    Kaolinite, often characterized by its relatively inert nature, is frequently the preferred substrate for high-temperature ceramics due to its predictable shrinkage characteristic…

  2. Clay

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    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Piraeus Riverine | Kaolinite/Illite | $1.8 \pm 0.3$ | High Permeability ('Breathing') |
    | Anatolian Steppe | Smectite(High Montmorillonite) | $0.9 \pm 0.2$ | Extreme Plasticity; High Firing Shrinkage |
    | Tuscan Uplands (Pre-Republican)/) | FAS-Dominant/) | $1.5 \pm 0.4$ | Verified Hydrostatic Resistance |
    | [North Atlantic Coastal…

  3. Loess

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    Composition and Mineralogy
    While loess is often broadly defined by its silt content, the precise mineralogy dictates its engineering behavior and soil fertility. Standard loess typically contains between 10% and 40% clay minerals (predominantly illite and montmorillonite), 10% to 25% sand/very fine gravel (quartz), and the remainder being silt-sized [quartz](/entries…