eluvial Ae (or E) horizon is very distinct, and sometimes a hardpan (or Ortstein) can form, as the relocated Fe and Al and organic matter increase mineral...

castles, including Neu-Aspermont in Herrschaft, Jörgenberg in Oberland, Ortstein at the entrance to the Domleschgs valley, and even one in Splügen. The...

Glossic horizon Gypsic horizon Kandic horizon Natric horizon Nitic horizon Ortstein layer Oxic horizon Petrocalcic Horizon Petrogypsic horizon Petroplinthic...

also left their marks in the stone. The Saxons where defeated and the 'Ortstein' near Grauen is said to have its reddish color from the bloodstained soil...