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of the container.)

Soil

The bulk density of soil depends greatly on the mineral make up of soil and the degree of compaction. The density of quartz is around but the (dry) bulk density of a mineral soil is normally about half that density, between . In contrast, soils rich in soil organic carbon and some friable clays tend to have lower bulk densities due to a combination of the low-density of the organic materials themselves and increased porosity.

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