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Bedding planes are found exclusively in sedimentary rock. Joints are more common in igneous rock, but can be found in sedimentary rock as well. Igneous rock can never have bedding planes, but does have pseudo-bedding planes.

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What are joints and bedding plates and how are they different limestone?

Joints are natural fractures in limestone that result from stress in the Earth's crust, while bedding plates are horizontal layers within limestone formed by sediment deposition. Joints are usually vertical or diagonal in orientation, cutting across bedding planes. Bedding plates provide a snapshot of the environment during sedimentation, while joints allow for the movement of fluids through the rock.


What is the difference between a 'bed' and a 'bedding plane'?

The difference is that the layers in a sedimentary rocks are called beds and the place where beds meet are called bedding planes. answer by: Muhammad Shahrukh Khan school: The city school KARACHI GULSHAN CAMPUS PREP II-W


What type of rocks are in bedding planes?

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What is the definition of bedding plane in geological view?

A bedding plane is the area of separation between rock strata made by a cyclical or situational deposition of sediment. Bedding planes are originally parallel to the horizon, but the strata inclination can be altered by crust moving events.


Why can caverns form along joint planes?

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What are horizontal cracks in limestone called?

Limestone is formed in layers called Bedding Planes and the vertical cracks are called Joints. The horizontal cracks are not given a specific name - however I am sure someone will want to contradict this


Whats the difference in graded bedding and cross bedding?

Surfaces between layers of sediments (bedding planes) are usually deposited in horizontal sheets, but cross-bedding is inclined. Graded beds are horizontal and are usually sorted from coarse at the bottom to fine at the top.


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How are bedding planes formed?

Bedding planes are formed by the deposition of sediments over time in layers. These layers are typically horizontal or nearly horizontal and represent different periods of sediment accumulation. The type of sediment, environmental conditions, and geological processes influence the formation and characteristics of bedding planes.


What are horizontal cracks in rocks called?

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What is the difference between lines of symmetry and planes of symmetry?

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