(i) It is made up of iron and nickel.
(ii) Has temperatures ranging from 3700oC to 5000oC
(iii) It is estimated to be about 2100 km to 2900 km thick.
(iv) Has an average density of 10.0 gm/cc to 12.3 gm/cc.
(v) Is composed of molten rock material.
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