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Pumice is a rough, brittle, and crumbling stone. It does not have much luster. It is useful for cleaning porcelain and ceramics.
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Is pumice magnetic?
No. Pumice is not magnetic.
Is a pumice rock a rock or a mineral?
Pumice is an extrusive igneous rock, not a mineral.
Will pumice float or sink in water?
In general, pumice will float. There is enough trapped air in pumice that it is buoyant.
Is pumice a element or compound?
Neither. Pumice is a mixture.
Is pumice in a example of a mafic igneous rock?
No. Pumice is usually intermediate or felsic. The mafic equivalent of pumice is scoria.
What is the luster of the rock pumice?
The luster of pumice is vitreous (glassy).
Is pumice white or is pumice gray?
Pumice can be white, gray, or even pink.
Is pumice magnetic?
No. Pumice is not magnetic.
Is pumice organic?
No. Pumice is inorganic.
How did pumice get here?
how did pumice get here
Does pumice have small grains?
No. Pumice does not have grains.
Is pumice metallic or nonmetallic?
Pumice is nonmetallic.
What metamorphic rock can float?
Pumice.
Does pumice really need holes to be pumice?
Yes. Pumice is defined as being highly vesicular.
Is a pumice rock a rock or a mineral?
Pumice is an extrusive igneous rock, not a mineral.
What can pumice be found after?
Pumice is found after volcanic eruptions producing lava.
Will pumice float or sink in water?
In general, pumice will float. There is enough trapped air in pumice that it is buoyant.
