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JOINT
A fracture in a rock where no movement has taken place or where no movement has taken place perpendicular to the surface of the fracture. Important in rock weathering because it increases the exposed surface area.
A planar or gently-curving crack separating two parts of once continuous rock without relative movement along its plane.
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