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Pumice is formed near and above volcanoes from foamy lava that has been ejected.
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Frothy volcanic rock formed by expanding gas bubbles in erupting lava.?
The rock formed is very light and is known as pumice or pumice stone.
What rock is formed from volcanic foam?
Pumice is a volcanic "froth".
What is a light rock formed from lava?
Pumice.
What rock is formed when lavas cools?
pumice
Is pumice foliated?
Pumice is a light and porous volcanic rock formed when glassy lava solidifies rapidly. Some pumice clasts are known to be foliated.
Frothy volcanic rock formed by expanding?
pumice
What is the difference between obsidian and pumice?
Pumice is formed from frothy lava. Obsidian is not. Both have cooled rapidly from lava.
Is Pumice formed deep underground?
No. Pumice forms from gas-rich lava that is ejected into the air.
Why is pumice special?
Pumice is considered special because it contains volcanic glass. It is a powdered or dust form of volcanic rock and the way pumice is formed is very unique.
Is pumice partially melted or not?
Pumice is a solid material; it is not melted although it used to be melted rock when it was originally formed by a volcano.
What is the type of rock formed when molten rock solidifies?
Pumice
What is a light glassy rock formed from frothy lava?
Pumice.
