Sheeting commonly occurs in granitic rocks, particularly those that are coarse-grained and have a high quartz and feldspar content. This process is due to the release of pressure when overlying materials are removed, causing the rock to expand and fracture parallel to the surface. Other igneous and metamorphic rocks can also experience sheeting, but granites are the most typical examples.
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