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It depends on the type of rock in question: Igneous; Metamorphic or Sedimentary. As an example, consider the differences between applying high temperatures to a volcanic rock and say, sandstone. Igneous rocks are born of primordial fire, so you'd think they could handle the minor heat of boiling like Superman. However, they almost always contain lots of air pockets which can shatter the ex-magma when boiled! Freezing affects rocks the same way it cracks the pavement in the winter. Water gets in, freezes, expands and cracks the rock, which opens it more to further freezing and eventually the rock gets smaller and smaller until it's a mere pebble in an oft frozen stream near the arctic. Could have started as a boulder. Take away my dramatic love of Geology, and the most basic answer would be eventual destruction. Cheers!

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