Reaction is extremely acid or very strongly acid. The Bssg or Bssyg horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 4 to 6 and chroma of 1 or 2. Redox concentrations in shades of brown, yellow or red range from few to many. Some subhorizons have a variegated matrix of these colors. Gypsum crystals range from few to common below a depth of 40 inches in some pedons.
Texture ranges from silty clay loam to clay.
Slickensides range from common to many. Reaction ranges from extremely acid to moderately acid. A Bg' or BCg horizon is present in some pedons below a depth of 40 inches. Where present, it has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 4 to 6 and chroma of 1 or 2. Texture is sandy clay loam, clay loam, or clay.