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petrogypsic horizon: [soil taxonomy] A diagnostic continuous, strongly cemented, massive, gypsic horizon that is cemented by calcium sulfate. It can be chipped with a spade when dry. Dry fragments do not slake in water, and it is impenetrable to roots , except in cracks (USDA, 1999).