Concept information

lithosphere > rock

Preferred term

rock  

Definition

  • Any aggregate of minerals that makes up part of the earth's crust. It may be unconsolidated, such as sand, clay, or mud, or consolidated, such as granite, limestone, or coal.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/7298

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