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What does fiolation mean?

Updated: 4/25/2024
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"Foliation" refers to the arrangement of leaf-like structures in rocks due to deformation. It is a characteristic feature of metamorphic rocks where pressure and temperature changes cause minerals to align in a preferred orientation, giving the rock a layered or banded appearance.

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