Texture is the ratio of sand, silt, and clay particles in soil, and has a notable influence on erosion rates due to differing infiltration rates and variations in the ease/difficulty of particle detachment. Compact clay-based soils, for example, are less prone to erosion in comparison to loosely-bound sandy soils. Organic content and slope are also important influencing factors to keep in mind. See the below short document for more on soil erodibility (K), and follow up by reading into Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE).
https://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/references/Agency/SD/Archived_TandKfacc_100415.pdf
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As per the properties of soil separates, silts are more prone for erosion. Because they do not have the sticky property and hence they are loosely packed in a clod or ped. Therefore these silts are not used for construction of a wall or dam
The texture, structure and content of organic matter are determining factors
Soils having greater sand particles are prone to erosion compared to soils having greater clay content. Texture of soils certainly affect soil erosion. Soil texture has its influence on infiltration or entry of water into the soil. When rainfall infiltrates rapidly, runoff is minimal thus erosion is less but when otherwise then erosion is much.
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