Magmatic foliation

Magmatic foliation is a term in geology, for foliation in granitoids that form by magmatic flow, "submagmatic flow," by high-temperature solid-state deformation and moderate- to low-temperature solid-state deformation.[1]

Metaharzburgite from the Rebière Massif, Saint-Martin-de-Fressengeas, Dordogne, France. The nearly upright magmatic (slightly South dipping) flow foliation parallels the hammer shaft.

Remember, granitoids are igneous rocks.[2][3]

See also

References
  1. ScienceDirect: Foliations in granitoids can form by magmatic flow, ‘submagmatic flow’, high-temperature solid-state deformation and moderate- to low-temperature solid-state deformation. A, accessdate: March 23, 2017
  2. Springer: Metamorphism of Granitoids - Springer, accessdate: March 23, 2017
  3. Granite: metamo, accessdate: March 23, 2017
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