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In Rocks and Minerals

Why do rocks have to be solid to be rocks?

It is a question of definition. Rocks are defined to be composed of minerals (at least two minerals). Minerals are by definition solid because liquid materials cannot sustain … (MORE)
In Australia

What kind of rock is Ayers Rock?

Ayers Rock, now known as Uluru, is sedimentary rock, primarily a  sandstone inselberg.   It is made up of around 50% feldspar, 25-35% quartz and up to 25%  rock fragment… (MORE)
In Actors & Actresses

Where is The Rock?

  Answer   The Rock is now starring in many movies, and unlike many superstars he is a good actor. Not saying that Stone Cold Steve Austin's movie isn't good because … (MORE)
In Earth Sciences

What kind of rocks are igneous rocks?

  Answer   Igneous rocks are those that have solidified from molten rock, such as pumice, granite, basalt, obsidian, rhyolite.
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In Rocks and Minerals

What is a rock?

A rock is a bundle of minerals as a solid;   A rock is any solid mass of mineral or mineral-like matter that occurs naturally as part of our planet.    The official de… (MORE)
In Actors & Actresses

Who is the rock?

Dwayne Johnson former WWE Big star and he currently is in the show business movies rock but everyone wishes the rock comes back so rock PLEASE COME he hold the record for the… (MORE)
In Earth Sciences

What rock forms from molten rock?

Rocks formed from solidified molten rock are classified as igneous rock. Examples would be basalt, granite, gabbro, pumice, obsidian, and rhyolite.
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In Sedimentary Rock

Which rock is a sedimentary rock?

A sedimentary rock is a rock formed at or near the Earth's surface by the accumulation and lithification of fragments of preexisting rocks or by precipitation from solution at… (MORE)