Pumice | |
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Pronounce | {{{pronounce}}} |
Rare Metal | {{{rare}}} |
Type | Igneous |
Cleave | |
Hard | |
Streak | |
Lust | |
Specific Gravity | {{{specify}}} |
Chemical Compounds | Lava |
Essential mineral(s) | {{{essential}}} |
Accessory mineral(s) | {{{accessory}}} |
Pumice is an igneous rock. It is the only known rock that can float on water, due to large airpockets in its core. It is mainly used as a grinding stone, to polish jewelery or sharp objects such as knives. Pumice is also used in making cinder blocks.