Calciorthid is the taxonomic classification of soils possessing the following properties:
Yellowish to grey colour. (The overall grey colour reflects the deficiency of organic matter) Poor in nitrogen, phosphorus and potash Is alkaline, with pH ranging from 7.8 to 8.5. Are sandy loam to silt in mixture In the U.S. Soil Taxonomy, they fall under the Aridisols (dry soils) and are distinguished by a calcic horizon where calcium carbonate has accumulated.
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