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The outer core of the earth is made of liquid metals, mostly nickel and iron. It contains small amounts of oxygen and sulfur.

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Q: What type of rocks make up the outer core?
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What type of rocks form in the outer core?

The outer core is devoid of rock, being composed mainly of liquid iron and nickel.


What type of rocks make up the earths core?

The Earth's core is not made up of rocks. It is made up primarily of nickel and iron.


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There is no rock in the outer core. The outer core is liquid iron-nickel.


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