Munsell Soil Color Book M50215B has been the industry standard for more than 60 years, aiding in the management and stewardship of our earth’s natural resources. Munsell Soil Color Charts are a quick and affordable way to assess soil types in any given area. The color charts in this book are portable and organized to allow for easy and accurate evaluations in the field.
With Munsell Soil Color Book M50215B, users from a wide range of professions can share reliable and consistent information about the composition of soils at one site with colleagues anywhere in the world. Essential to a host of industries, the charts are ideal for education (universities and high schools), forestry, forensics, environmental and soil sciences, building and contracting, landscaping, real estate, health departments, geology, archaeology, and more. Knowing the color of soil can identify its best present uses, as well as its history and perhaps even its future.
he Munsell Soil Color Chart is a vital tool for professionals in environmental science, geology, and agriculture. It uses a systematic approach to classify and communicate soil colors based on three key attributes: hue (the dominant wavelength), value (lightness or darkness), and chroma (intensity or purity of color). This allows for precise, consistent identification of soil characteristics across different regions and applications, from academic research to environmental monitoring.
The chart is essential for analyzing soil in various fields like wetland management, archaeology, and even contamination assessment. For instance, it helps distinguish between soils rich in organic matter (often darker) and those that have undergone significant mineral weathering (resulting in reddish or yellowish hues). By providing a standardized reference, it streamlines communication between scientists, helping them determine soil health, water drainage capacity, and suitability for various agricultural purposes.
Additionally, the Munsell Soil Color Chart is integrated into many national soil classification systems, and its use is often mandated in environmental compliance reports, contributing to its global relevance(
The following pages are included in the Munsell Soil Color Charts:
- Munsell 10R Soil Chart
- Munsell 10YR Soil Chart
- Munsell 2.5Y Soil Chart
- Munsell 2.5YR Soil Chart
- Munsell 5Y Soil Chart
- Munsell 5YR Soil Chart
- Munsell 7.5YR Soil
- 10Y – 5GY Colors – Olive greens Soil Chart
- Gray 1 & 2 (2 – Separate Charts) Soil Charts
- Munsell 5R Individual Soil Chart
- Munsell 7.5R Individual Soil Chart
- “New” White Page, 7.5R, 10YR, & 2.5Y
Features
- 10Y and 5GY soil chart for glauconitic soils
- 5R soil chart for Australia and Southeast Asia
- 7.5R soil chart for tropical and semi-tropical soils
- Binder Dimensions: 6” x 7.75” x 1”; Page Size 4 3/8” x 7 1/4”; Weight 3 lbs or 1.3 kgs
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