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  • Rock Density vs. Water: Do Rocks Sink or Float?
    Yes, the density of most rocks greater than water.

    The density of water is 1 g/cm³. Here are the densities of some common rocks:

    Granite: 2.7 g/cm³

    Basalt: 2.9 g/cm³

    Marble: 2.7 g/cm³

    Sandstone: 2.2 g/cm³

    Limestone: 2.7 g/cm³

    As you can see, most rocks have higher density than water. This means that they will sink in water. However, there are some rocks that are less dense than water, such as pumice, which has a density of 0.5 g/cm³. These rocks will float in water.

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