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It is a question of definition. Rocks are defined to be composed of minerals (at least two minerals). Minerals are by definition solid because liquid materials cannot sustain a regular repeated and symmetrical crystal lattice. Therefore rocks have to be solid.
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What phase of matter are metamorphic rocks?
All rocks are in the solid phase of matter.
Are sedimentary rocks are the only ones that can be solidified?
Rocks are invariably considered as solid, though on a geological scale, they may be plastic. Granites, and volcanic output are rocks, as are metamorphosed rocks such as marble ans schist. Liquid lava is not yet a rock but will be when it chills.
Which two types of rocks cooled slowly?
Intrusive igneous and metamorphic. Intrusive igneous rocks are those that solidify underground. Metamorphic rocks are those that are deep underground and subjected to intense heat and pressure, but remain a solid.
How are minerals and rocks similar?
Both are solid and naturally occurring materials with chemical compositions. They also make up the earth around us
What is small solid particles of material from rocks or organisms which are broken down by erosion or deposition is called?
Sedimentary Rock
What are the kinds of solid rocks?
All rocks are solid. Igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary.
What are the names of a plutonic solid?
Solid plutonic rocks are intrusive igneous rocks such as granite and gabbro.
What kind of rocks is formed in the ground?
Solid rocks
Do rocks have to be hard?
No. Just solid.
What are the kind of solid?
All rocks are solid. Igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary.
What is the effect of shaking rocks in water?
There is no immediate effect if the rocks are hard and solid.
Do rocks float?
Well rocks don't float because they are a solid with no air.
What phase of matter are metamorphic rocks?
All rocks are in the solid phase of matter.
What is solid rocks?
Solid rocks are compacted and hard materials composed of minerals and other substances. They are formed through the process of lithification, which involves the compaction and cementation of loose sediments or the recrystallization of existing rocks. Solid rocks make up the majority of the Earth's crust and can be classified into three main types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
What type of rocks were formed from lava that cooled and became solid?
Extrusive igneous rocks.
What do you call the layer of the solid unbroken rocks in the earths crust?
The layer of solid unbroken rocks in the Earth's crust is called the lithosphere.
Is sand a solid or a gas or liquid?
Sand is a solid. It is composed of small solid particles of minerals and rocks.
