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Q: The argillaceous rocks have their principal constituents as
  • A. Lime
  • B. Clay
  • C. Sand
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: Option B - Argillaceous rock – Argillaceous rock undergo most change as they are composed of chemically complex clay minerals such as kaolinite, illite, smectite, bentonite and montmorilinite. Exp– Slate, Laterite, Schist etc. Its brittle and this can't carries impact loading.
B. Argillaceous rock – Argillaceous rock undergo most change as they are composed of chemically complex clay minerals such as kaolinite, illite, smectite, bentonite and montmorilinite. Exp– Slate, Laterite, Schist etc. Its brittle and this can't carries impact loading.

Explanations:

Argillaceous rock – Argillaceous rock undergo most change as they are composed of chemically complex clay minerals such as kaolinite, illite, smectite, bentonite and montmorilinite. Exp– Slate, Laterite, Schist etc. Its brittle and this can't carries impact loading.