foliation « Back to Glossary IndexA planer alignment of minerals and textures within a rock. Synonyms: foliatedRelated Articles: 6 Metamorphic Rocks10 Mass WastingGlossary: slateGlossary: slaty cleavageGlossary: phyllite« Back to Glossary Index Author: Chris Associate Professor, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah View all posts by Chris