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massive rock
Isotropic, homogeneous rock with a strength that does not vary appreciably from point to point. Typical examples are igneous rocks such as granite and diorite; metamorphic 1921 rocks such as marble and quartzite; and some thick-bedded sedimentary rocks.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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