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A soil sample has a high proportion of 2:1 expanding clay and shows pronounced swelling and shrinkage with high nutrient-holding capacity.
A soil sample has a high proportion of 2:1 expanding clay and shows pronounced swelling and shrinkage with high nutrient-holding capacity.
Which clay mineral best fits this description?
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