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Massive

A massive mineral aggregate consists of interlocking mineral grains, lacking apparent structure. Limonite is an example of a mineral exhibiting a massive form. Chesterman, p. 41

Sources

  • Chesterman, Charles W. The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals, Alfred A. Knopf: New York (1987)