Thickness of the mollic epipedon ranges from 30 to 50 inches in more than half of the pedon. Amplitude of the boundary, between the mollic epipedon and the lower horizons, ranges from about 20 to 40 inches. When dry, these soils have cracks 0.4 inches to about 3 inches wide that extent from the surface or from the base of an Ap horizon to 60 inches or more. The soils are calcareous, except for the A horizon which is noncalcareous in the micro-lows to a depth of 18 inches in some pedons that are not cultivated. The A horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 2 to 4, and chroma of 1.
Texture is clay or silty clay.
Reaction is slightly alkaline or moderately alkaline. The Bss horizon has hue of 10YR, value, of 2 to 4, and chroma of 1 or 2. Texture is clay or silty clay. Reaction is moderately alkaline. The Bssky and Bky horizons have hue of 10YR, value of 5 or 6, and chroma 1 to 3.