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In mass; not necessarily without a crystalline structure, but having no regular form; as, a mineral occurs massive.
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It is a term which is used to describe a rock or mineral with no particular shape. This can be because it is non-crystalline, it is composed of tiny, unorganized crystals or it is a shapeless fragment of a crystal.
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shape without crystals Cassiterite
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Said of a shapeless lump or rock or mineral
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Forming, or consisting of, a large mass; compacted; weighty; heavy; massy.
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A large imposing form that appears to be heavy in weight.
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Giving the impression of being large, bulky, heavy, and ponderous.
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Large, substantial and proportionally heavy.
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lack of horizons. i.e. soil as a solid mass
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imposing in size or bulk or solidity; "massive oak doors"; "Moore's massive sculptures"; "the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture"; "a monumental scale"
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imposing in scale or scope or degree or power; "massive retaliatory power"; "a massive increase in oil prices"; "massive changes"
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The condition of a soil layer in which the layer appears as a coherent or solid mass largely devoid of peds.
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(4) a homogenous structure, without stratification, flow-banding, foliation or bedding.
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A term used in reference to a rock unit that is homogeneous in texture, fabric and appearance.
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A general term denoting lack of foliation
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consisting of great mass; containing a great quantity of matter; "Earth is the most massive of the terrestrial planets"
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A wine of great power, concentration of flavor, persistence, and length.
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In great vintages where there is a high degree of ripeness and superb concentration, some wines can turn out to be so big, full-bodied, and rich that they are called massive. A great wine such as the 1961 or 1990 Hermitage La Chapelle is a textbook example of a massive wine.
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