Which of the following statements regarding clay minerals is false?
A) Clay minerals from the side view are thin and flat,and they commonly form book-like structures.
B) As clay minerals take in new elements and lose others,they increase and decrease in strength.
C) Clay minerals expand and contract as they absorb and lose water.
D) Clay minerals are typically angular and rounded,which allows them to pack tightly.
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