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Lamination, Laminated, Laminae

A small-scale sequence of fine layers (laminae) occurring in sedimentary rocks, normally smaller and less pronounced than bedding layering. Lamination is normally regarded as planar structures one centimeter or less in thickness, whereas bedding layers are greater than one centimeter.