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sheeting structure

[′shēd·iŋ ‚strək·chər]

(geology)

A fracture or joint formed by pressure-release jointing or exfoliation. Also known as exfoliation joint; expansion joint; pseudostratification; release joint; sheet joint; sheet structure.

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Aluminosilicates
collagen
Crystal Structure
exfoliation joint
expansion joint
Italy
North America
pseudostratification
release joint
sheet joint
sheet structure

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