Inferred properties of Earth's interior

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What is the density of the Inner Core?

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Approximately 12.9 g/cm³.

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What is the depth of the Inner Core?

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About 6400 km from the Earth's surface.

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What is the density of the Outer Core?

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Approximately 9.9 to 12.2 g/cm³.

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What is the depth of the Outer Core?

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About 2900 km to 5100 km from the Earth's surface.

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What is the density of the Stiffer Mantle?

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Approximately 3.3 to 5.6 g/cm³.

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What is the depth of the Stiffer Mantle?

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About 400 km to 2900 km from the Earth's surface.

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What is the density of the Continental Crust?

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Approximately 2.7 g/cm³.

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What is the depth of the Continental Crust?

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Varies, but generally about 30-50 km.

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What is the pressure in the Stiffer Mantle?

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Can reach up to 0.5 million atmospheres.

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What is the composition of the Inner Core?

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Primarily composed of iron and nickel.