The topanhydrite is broken, but not decomposed into individual layers.

Often called cyclothems, the relative short time period in which individual layers of rock are never more than 1 million years.

There have been a number of attempts to isolate the individual layers by exfoliation techniques (see for example:).

However, individual layers in the system may be highly unstructured or disorganized.

It is possible to mill off individual layers precisely without damaging the underlying pavement.

It has a layered structure like plywood, but the individual layers have no grain.

Each individual layer is identified and, typically, matched to the Munsell color system.

The individual layers are cross-oriented to provide strength and stiffness to the panel.

Superficial and individual layers of existence melt away, revealing original depths.

Care was also needed in making the individual layers be compatible with each other, so that one would not conflict with another.