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  • Sandstone: Foliated or Non-Foliated? Understanding its Texture
    Sandstone is a nonfoliated rock.

    Here's why:

    * Foliation is the development of layers or bands in a metamorphic rock due to pressure and heat. This creates a planar structure.

    * Sandstone is a sedimentary rock formed from the accumulation and cementation of sand grains. It doesn't undergo the intense heat and pressure needed for foliation to develop.

    Therefore, sandstone exhibits a non-layered texture.

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