Glossary:Particle Size Distribution

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[edit] Particle Size Distribution

The proportion of stones, sand, silt and clay in a deposit. This can provide information about parnet materials and the nature of deposition.

Related Words: Sand, Silt, Clay

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Adapted from: English Heritage (2004) Geoarchaeology: Using earth sciences to understand the archaeological record. UK: English Heritage Publishing.


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