1. Sand: These particles are the largest, ranging from 0.05 to 2 millimeters in diameter. They are gritty to the touch and feel rough.
2. Silt: These particles are smaller than sand, ranging from 0.002 to 0.05 millimeters in diameter. They feel smooth and powdery.
3. Clay: These particles are the smallest, less than 0.002 millimeters in diameter. They feel sticky and plastic when wet.
