A Unique Anhydrite Soil in the Coastal Sabkha of Abu Dhabi Emirate
2007; Wiley; Volume: 48; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.2136/sh2007.4.0075
ISSN2163-2812
AutoresShabbir A. Shahid, Mahmoud A. Abdelfattah, Michael A. Wilson,
Tópico(s)Iron oxide chemistry and applications
ResumoSoil Survey HorizonsVolume 48, Issue 4 p. 75-79 Article A Unique Anhydrite Soil in the Coastal Sabkha of Abu Dhabi Emirate Shabbir Ahmad Shahid, Corresponding Author Shabbir Ahmad Shahid s.shahid@biosaline.org.ae International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), P.O. Box 14660, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesSearch for more papers by this authorMahmoud Ali Abdelfattah, Corresponding Author Mahmoud Ali Abdelfattah mabdelfattah@ead.ae Soil Resources Department, Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD), P.O. Box 45553, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesSearch for more papers by this authorMichael A. Wilson, Corresponding Author Michael A. Wilson mike.wilson@lin.usda.gov USDA-NRCS, National Soil Survey Center, 100 Centennial Mall N., Room 152, MS 41, Lincoln, NE, 68508 USASearch for more papers by this author Shabbir Ahmad Shahid, Corresponding Author Shabbir Ahmad Shahid s.shahid@biosaline.org.ae International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), P.O. Box 14660, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesSearch for more papers by this authorMahmoud Ali Abdelfattah, Corresponding Author Mahmoud Ali Abdelfattah mabdelfattah@ead.ae Soil Resources Department, Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD), P.O. Box 45553, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesSearch for more papers by this authorMichael A. Wilson, Corresponding Author Michael A. Wilson mike.wilson@lin.usda.gov USDA-NRCS, National Soil Survey Center, 100 Centennial Mall N., Room 152, MS 41, Lincoln, NE, 68508 USASearch for more papers by this author First published: 04 August 2015 https://doi.org/10.2136/sh2007.4.0075Citations: 11Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract An anhydrite (CaSO4)-rich soil developed over a 70-cm-deep water table is mapped in the coastal sabkha (salt flat) of Abu Dhabi Emirate. An anhydrite soil type is unique in occurrence in a wet zone over a water table, although anhydrite in this setting has been reported before. The X-ray diffraction analysis clearly presents anhydrite spectra to provide evidence to rationalize anhydrite dominance over gypsum. Anhydrite is observed as massive clayey material, soft nodules, and seams. Anhydrite soil type as a soil family was confirmed in a number of auger holes and a map unit in the coastal sabkha. The anhydrite mineralogy family class is absent in the current version of U.S. soil taxonomy, and we call for its inclusion in the future version to provide the opportunity for better placement. Citing Literature Volume48, Issue4Winter 2007Pages 75-79 RelatedInformation
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