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Rock is a naturally formed material comprised of mineral grains connected together by strong, permanent cohesive forces to form a solid, impervious mass having some degree of mineralogic and chemical consistancy.
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Duncan, C.I. (1992). Characteristics of Rock. In: Soils and Foundations for Architects and Engineers. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-6545-8_12
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