The calcixerollic xerochrept described has a low bulk density (1.1 g/cm3) which is attributed to faunal activity. The average mineral composition was 25% quartz, 20% CaCO3, 15% feldspars, 15% micas, 15% chlorites, 2-3% other minerals and 10% amorphous material and there was a clear relationship between minerals and particle size fractions. Trace element contents were 0.6, 11.0, 23.2, 49.1; 19.4, 75.9, 18.7 and 525 mg/kg for V, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Sr and Ba, respectively. Sr and Ba contents were related to carbonate redistribution. (Abstract retrieved from CAB Abstracts by CABI’s permission
