Salinity ranges from none to moderate in the A horizon, and from very slight to strong in the lower horizons. Gilgai microrelief ranges from 3 to 10 inches in undisturbed areas. Calcium carbonate equivalent is less than 30 percent in the control section and less than 40 percent above 60 inches. The A horizon has hue of 2.5YR to 7.5YR, value of 4 to 6 and chroma of 3 or 4. Some pedons have chroma of 2, but they occur either in less than half the pedon matrix, or the horizon is less than 12 inches thick.
Texture is clay or silty clay.
Clay content ranges from 45 to 60 percent. Calcium carbonate content ranges from none to about 5 percent by weight. Reaction is slightly alkaline or moderately alkaline. The Bss horizon has hue of 2.5YR to 7.5YR, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 3 or 4. Texture is clay or silty clay.