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Rocks, in general, do not burn like organic materials such as wood or cloth. This is because most rocks are composed of non-combustible minerals that are already in a stable, oxidized state. In other words, the minerals in rocks have already chemically combined with oxygen, a key component of combustion. This makes traditional burning, as seen in organic materials, impossible for the majority of rocks.However, there are exceptions. Certain types…