<p>How much would 1 m3 of an ideal mineral SOIL that has been completely dried (all pore space is empty) weigh in Mg on Earth?  Answer = ______ Mg</p>

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2019-02-11T20:07:50.080Z
I am confused if I just calculate m or Mg or if it more complicated due to the fact that there is no pore space
zan867
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2019-02-11T23:30:41.230Z
I think this is just based on a generalized particle density
zan867
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2019-02-12T01:13:44.770Z
I think in this case, "ideal" soil density is 2.65 g/cm^3
zan867
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2019-02-12T12:43:37.617Z
Depends on composition. sandy soil composed of mainly quartz will have a near 2.65 g/cm^3 but clayey soils will be considerably more dense.
Earth Science Expatriate
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2019-02-12T15:47:27.303Z
Degree of compaction will also significantly change the "answer".
blacksmith37
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soil that is dried (no pore space) weight?
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# soil that is dried (no pore space) weight?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-02-11)

How much would 1 m3 of an ideal mineral SOIL that has been completely dried (all pore space is empty) weigh in Mg on username_1? Answer = \_\_\_\_\_\_ Mg

**Tags:** soil, soil-moisture, soil-science

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: I am confused if I just calculate m or Mg or if it more complicated due to the fact that there is no pore space  
> **username_0**: I think this is just based on a generalized particle density  
> **username_0**: I think in this case, "ideal" soil density is 2.65 g/cm^3  
> **username_1**: Depends on composition. sandy soil composed of mainly quartz will have a near 2.65 g/cm^3 but clayey soils will be considerably more dense.  
> **username_2**: Degree of compaction will also significantly change the "answer".  

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