Definition of Facies
a body of rock with specified characteristics
Examples of Facies in a sentence
According to the biologist, Sedimentary facies are rocks that are distinct from adjacent sediments. 🔊
Scientists discovered that well-preserved fossils occur in the zeolite facies Triassic rocks of Southland, New Zealand. 🔊
According to the classification system, the facies of the metamorphic rock was much different than others found in the area. 🔊
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