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BALL-AND-PILLOW STRUCTURE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petrography
DEF

A structure appearing in sandstones and some limestones, characterized by hemispherical or kidney-shaped masses formed mainly under the effect of gravitation.

OBS

ball-and-pillow structure: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétrographie
DEF

Structure propre à certains grès et calcaires présentant des masses arrondies ou réniformes qui se forment surtout sous l'effet de la gravité.

OBS

structure en boules et coussins : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre

Spanish

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