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The great majority of clay will be silicates (Si and O), plus water (H and O), if it is wet. Almost inevitably there will be iron (Fe), calcium (Ca) and sodium (Na). There may also be any number of other metals and non-metals such as nitrogen (N) in minor or trace quantities.

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