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What is Foliation In earth Science

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Foliation refers to flat or wavy planar features (looking like layers) caused by the alignment of platy minerals such as mica. Foliation may also look like alternating bands of light and dark minerals. In contrast, a nonfoliated rock has interlocking grains with no specific pattern.

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Foliation in geology refers to repetitive layering in metamorphic rocks.

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