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MM129

Site: MM129Land Unit: White Swan Sedimentary
Aust. Soil Class.: Mottled, ?, Brown KUROSOL (confidence level 4)

General Land Unit Description:
This land unit consists of the rises and low hills of the Ordovician marine sediments around Ballarat. The soils tend to be shallow stony soils (Rudosols, Dermosols) on the crests and steep slopes, with deeper texture contrast soils (Kurosols, Chromosols) on the gentle slopes and fans.

Site Description:
Geology: Ordovician marine sedimentaryLandform pattern: Undulating rises
Position in landscape: Lower slopeInternal drainage: Moderately well drained

Soil Profile Morphology

A10-35 cmVery dark greyish brown (10YR3/2) fine sandy clay loam, firm consistence when dry, many coarse sandstone fragments, pH 5.3. Sharp transition to:

Subsoil
B235+ cmBrown (10YR4/3) heavy clay, red mottles, strong blocky structure (5-10 mm), firm consistence when moderately moist, pH 5.4.

Key profile features:

  • Acidic topsoil
  • Acidic subsoil
  • Strong texture contrast between topsoil and subsoil
  • Coarse fragments in topsoil
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