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Is pumice a intrusive rock?
No, pumice is an extrusive rock ejected into the atmosphere by volcanic eruptions.
A light frothy extrusive rock?
Pumice
Is pumice an igneous rock?
YES! It is an extrusive Igneous rock
The extrusive igneous rock that floats in water?
Pumice
Is pumice an extrusive or an intrusive rock?
Pumice is Extrusive after it has been envelop from the volcanoes eruption! it can somehow be a intrusive but very "rare". It is however very light and bumpy felling!
Which rock am igneous extrusive black?
Basalt, pumice, and obsidian are all extrusive igneous rocks which can appear as black rock.
Is pumice a fossil?
Pumice is not a fossil because it is not an evidence of a previously living organism. Pumice is a vesicular extrusive igneous rock.
How is pumice classified?
Pumice is classified as a felsic, glassy, highly vesicular, extrusive igneous rock.
Name an extrusive rock with a very low density?
Pumice is an extrusive igneous rock with a density less than that of water.
Is pumice a metamorphic rock?
No, pumice is not a metamorphic rock. It is actually a type of igneous rock that forms from volcanic eruptions when frothy lava cools rapidly and traps gas bubbles inside, resulting in its characteristic porous texture. Metamorphic rocks are formed through the transformation of existing rocks under heat and pressure.
Is a pumice rock a rock or a mineral?
A pumice rock is considered a rock because it is composed of multiple minerals, mainly feldspar and quartz. Minerals are the building blocks of rocks, so pumice is classified as a rock rather than a single mineral.
What is a rock formed from lava that cooled quickly and entrapped air and other gases and is similar to scoria?
The rock described is likely pumice. Pumice is a light-colored, frothy volcanic rock that forms when lava cools quickly, trapping air bubbles and gases. It is commonly used in horticulture and beauty products for its abrasive properties.
