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From Keys to Soil Taxonomy, 10th Ed., USDA, NRCS The placic horizon (Gr. base of plax, flat stone; meaning a thin cemented pan) is a thin, black to dark reddish pan that is cemented by iron (or iron and manganese) and organic matter. Required Characteristics A placic horizon must meet the following requirements: 1. The horizon is cemented or indurated with iron or iron and manganese and organic matter, with or without other cementing agents; and 2. Because of lateral continuity, roots can penetrate only along vertical fractures with a horizontal spacing of 10 cm or more; and 3. The horizon has a minimum thickness of 1 mm and, where associated with spodic materials, is less than 25 mm thick.

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