Indivuals are distributed randomly thoughout the thin section. The distance between individuals is smaller than the distance between bands. The distribution of individuals with respect to specific reference features e.g. the surface, a planar void, etc. The pattern of distribution in unrelated to any reference feature. The distribution patterns of components whether they be primary mineral grains, organic particles or units composed of a number of constituents are generally complex.
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These aggreates do not competely fill the interstitial sapaces, and the larger units support each other. Interstitial pores at the scale of the distribution pattern are absent. Last Updated on January 26, 1998.