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Rock (geology)

In geology, a rock (also called a stone) is any naturally occurring solid mass or aggregate of minerals or mineraloid matter. It is categorized by the minerals included, its chemical composition, and the way in which it is formed. Rocks form the Earth's outer solid layer, the crust, and most of its interior, except for the liquid outer core and pockets…

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mineralinstance ofThe proportion of silica in rocks and minerals is a major factor in determining their names and properties.Rocks are classified according to characteristics0.80text
chemical compositioninstance ofThe proportion of silica in rocks and minerals is a major factor in determining their names and properties.Rocks are classified according to characteristics0.80text
permeabilityinstance ofThe proportion of silica in rocks and minerals is a major factor in determining their names and properties.Rocks are classified according to characteristics0.80text
texture of the constituent particlesinstance ofThe proportion of silica in rocks and minerals is a major factor in determining their names and properties.Rocks are classified according to characteristics0.80text
and particle sizeinstance ofThe proportion of silica in rocks and minerals is a major factor in determining their names and properties.Rocks are classified according to characteristics0.80text
pumice or basalt.Magmas tend to become richer in silica as they rise towards the Earth's surfaceinstance offorming minerals0.80text
a process called magma differentiationinstance offorming minerals0.80text
jadeinstance ofand it can result in rocks0.80text
micasinstance ofSchists are foliated rocks that are primarily composed of lamellar minerals0.80text

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