Dielectric Permittivities of SedimentsΒΆ

Rock/Soil Type

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Silt

5 - 30

Sand (dry)

3 - 6

Sand (wet)

10 - 30

Sandy Soil (dry)

4 - 6

Sandy Soil (wet)

15 - 30

Loamy Soil (dry)

4 - 6

Loamy Soil (wet)

10 - 20

Clayey Soil (dry)

4 - 6

Clayey Soil (wet)

10 - 15

Clay (dry)

2 - 6

Clay (wet)

15 - 40