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It depends on the type of rock, in particular their porosity (which is the proportion of their total volume which is made up of void space) and also the inter-connectivity of the pore spaces (the permeability of the rock).

For example the porosity of sandstones can be very variable, anywhere between 5 and 30 % so potentially a 1m3 mass of sandstone with a porosity of 30% may be able to absorb as much as 300 litres of water.

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