In the preceding diagram, the general phenomena of _bedding_,
_jointing_, and _cleavage_ are represented. The lines of bedding are
shewn at S, S; another set of division-planes (joints) is observed at J,
J, intersecting the former at right angles--A, B, C being the exposed
faces of joints. The lines of cleavage are seen at D, D, cutting across
the planes of bedding and jointing.
43. _Foliation_ is another kind of superinduced structure. In a
foliated rock the mineral ingredients have been crystallised and
arranged in layers along either the planes of original bedding or those
of cleavage. Mica-schist and gneiss are typical examples.
44. _Concretions._--In many rocks a concretionary structure may be
observed. Some sandstones and shales appear as if made up of spheroidal
masses, the mineral composition of the spheroids not differing
apparently from that of the unchanged rock. So in some kinds of
limestone, as in _dolomite_, the concretionary structure is often highly
developed, the rock resembling now irregular heaps of turnips with
finger-and-toe disease, again, piles of cannon-balls, or bunches of
grapes, and agglomerations of musket-shot. A spheroidal structure is
occasionally met with amongst some igneous rocks. This is well seen in
the case of rocks having the basaltic structure, in which the pillars,
being jointed transversely, decompose along their division planes, so as
to form irregular globular masses. In many cases, certain mineral matter
which was originally diffused through a rock has segregated so as to
form nodules and irregular layers. Examples of this are _chert_ nodules
in limestone; _flint_ nodules in chalk; _clay-ironstone_ balls in shale,
&c.
[Illustration: Fig. 8.--Dip and Strike of Strata.]
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