👉 Chasmogamic is a term used in the field of geology and paleontology to describe a zone or layer within a sedimentary rock that is characterized by a sharp transition from one layer to another. It's often associated with the formation of a new, more compact layer over an older one due to the presence of a mineral that allows for a slight deformation of the rock structure. In geology, chasmogamic can also refer to a particular type of sedimentary rock called chasm
