ball and pillow structure
ball and pillow structure A sedimentary structure occurring on the base of some sandstones which are interbedded with mudstones, and characterized by globular protrusions and isolated pillows of sandstone found in the underlying mudstone. These structures form by the differential settling of the unconsolidated sand into less dense mud below.
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