Layer
Name
Smectite-rich powder (grains smaller than 50 µm)
Physical characteristics
Type of layer
granular
Thickness
3.0  $\pm$ 0.5  $mm$
Texture
other
Type of porosity
particulate
Comments
The layer was prepared by depositing the powder inside the sample holder and levelling its surface with a straight spatula.
Formation mode
manual deposition
Number
5
Arrangement
single material
Materials
  Name Arrangement Mass (g) Mass fraction Abundance comments
Smectite The main mineral constituting this matter is either smectite or illite.
Illite The main mineral constituting this matter is either smectite or illite.
Microcline
Quartz
Kaolinite