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Munsell Soil Color Chart

Product information "Munsell Soil Color Chart"

For environmental engineers, agronomists, biologists, archaeologists, geologists,
zoologists, and other scientists. The Munsell Soil Color Charts are a cost-effective way
to determine soil types. The book is designed so that soil color determinations can
be made quickly and easily outdoors.

The classification system, which was developed around the Munsell Color System,
is an established and accepted method for assigning soil types. Soil color charts were
developed in collaboration with the US Natural Resources Conservation Service.

  • contains 13 wipeable color charts with a total of 443 colors for classifying
    soil and rock colors and their properties
  • colors and color codes (Munsell notation) contained are internationally recognized
  • can also be used to determine the color of other natural products
  • color areas approx. 12 x 15 mm
  • color name and soil structure diagrams
  • openings between color chips facilitate easy viewing
  • supplied in a folder approx. 15.5 x 20 cm
  • explanations in English

Individual pages of color charts are not available from the manufacturer!

The colors are divided into the following sections: 
7 pages, one each with the colors: 10R, 2.5YR, 5YR, 7.5YR, 10YR, 2.5Y, and 5Y
2 pages of gumbo, blue and green tones
1 page “White Page” with very light and almost neutral colors, Value: 8.5 / 9.0 / 9.5,
Chroma: N / 7.5R / 10YR / 2.5Y
1 page 10Y and 5GY for sand and desert soils
1 page 5R for Australian and Southeast Asian soils
1 page 7.5R for tropical and semi-tropical soils

The backing material of the charts is made of plastic and can be wiped with a damp cloth (do not soak).
Colored areas consist of a coat of varnish on special paper and must be protected from heavy soiling
and excessive moisture. The manufacturer is not liable for improper handling of the chart.

For technical reasons, colors in product photos may differ from those of the original product.
Our images are for reference only; you will receive a product of equivalent quality with your purchase.





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