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SoilVision Systems Ltd. Texture Abbreviation Sand Sa Loamy sand L Sa Sandy loam Sa L Loam L Silt loam Si L Silt Si Sandy clay loam Sa C L Clay loam CL Silty clay loam Si C L Sandy clay Sa C Silty clay Si C Clay C Data 27 of 66 6.6.1.2.2 USCS SoilVision implemented the USCS method of soil classification as presented by ASTM D 2487. The primary difference between the USDA and USCS methods is that the USCS method requires Atterberg Limits to properly classify a soil. SoilVision will inform the user if additional information is required to classify the soil by the USCS method. The textural categories and their corresponding abbreviations for the USCS method are as follows: