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Is bone porous?

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What is molten liquefied rock called when it irrupts from the earth's interior from a volcano or fissure and cools into a porous black and hard material?

The molten liquefied rock is called lava when it erupts from a volcano or fissure and cools into a porous black and hard material known as basalt or igneous rock.


What type of rock is formed from molten lava?

When molten magma cools and crystallizes, it becomes a hard rock called igneous rock. Different magmas have different compositions and so produce different igneous rocks. If the magma cools beneath the earth's surface, it cools slowly. Rocks formed like this are called intrusive rocks, and have large crystals, e.g. granite, gabbro, dolerite. If magma comes to the surface (in a volcanic eruption) it cools rapidly. Rocks formed like this are called extrusive rocks, and they have small crystals, e.g. basalt, obsidian, pumice. Igneous rocks have interlocking mineral crystals. The crystals are arranged randomly throughout the rock. Igneous rocks are mostly non-porous.


What is the hard mineral that makes up your skeleton?

The hard mineral that makes up your skeleton is primarily calcium phosphate, in the form of hydroxyapatite crystals. These crystals provide strength and rigidity to bones, contributing to their structural integrity and ability to support the body.


What are hard non porous surfaces?

Hard non-porous surfaces are materials that do not allow liquids or gases to pass through them. Examples include glass, metal, plastic, and sealed wood. These surfaces are often easy to clean and disinfect because they do not absorb contaminants.

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Is bone porous?

dno


Hard shiny crystals used in jewelry are called?

Dimonds


What is molten liquefied rock called when it irrupts from the earth's interior from a volcano or fissure and cools into a porous black and hard material?

The molten liquefied rock is called lava when it erupts from a volcano or fissure and cools into a porous black and hard material known as basalt or igneous rock.


What is a hard rock made of crystals-not permeable?

granite is a hard rockk madeof crystals


Is it hard to make sugar crystals?

Medium.Not hard or easy.


What are two types of Non-Porous rocks?

Two types of non-porous rocks are quartzite and marble. Quartzite is a hard, non-foliated rock composed of quartz grains, while marble is a metamorphic rock primarily made up of calcite or dolomite crystals. Both rocks have low porosity, meaning they do not absorb water easily.


Are crystals hard to find are they rare?

They are not rare nor are they hard to find .


Why are most metals hard?

I think it is because metals are non-porous, with more dense and compacted molecules compared with water, wood or other porous materials.


Are most metals hard?

I think it is because metals are non-porous, with more dense and compacted molecules compared with water, wood or other porous materials.


What are three layers within the femur?

the three layers are.... compact bone spongy bone bone marrow


What is metallurgical coke?

when bituminous coal is heated stronly in the absence of air,the volatile matter escapes out and the mass becomes hard,strong,porous and coherent which is called Metallurgical coke.


How is a cap rock formed?

A cap rock is formed when a hard, impermeable layer of rock, such as shale or limestone, is deposited on top of softer, more porous rock layers. Over time, the cap rock protects the underlying layers from erosion, creating a natural barrier that can trap resources like oil and gas beneath it.