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Saturn's rings are made mainly of ice.

Why it is true

Saturn's rings are composed of millions of pieces of ice, rock and dust, ranging from tiny grains to house-sized blocks. Despite appearing solid, they are made of separate particles orbiting the planet.

Source: NASA

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