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title: "Calciorthid"
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source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calciorthid"
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category: "reference"
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tags: "science, encyclopedia"
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date_saved: "2026-05-05T12:19:14.084676+00:00"
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instance: "kb-cron"
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Calciorthid is the taxonomic classification of soils possessing the following properties:
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Yellowish to grey colour. (The overall grey colour reflects the deficiency of organic matter)
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Poor in nitrogen, phosphorus and potash
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Is alkaline, with pH ranging from 7.8 to 8.5.
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Are sandy loam to silt in mixture
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In the U.S. Soil Taxonomy, they fall under the Aridisols (dry soils) and are distinguished by a calcic horizon where calcium carbonate has accumulated.
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== References == |