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A light volcanic rock formed from heavier rock which has had gas bubbling through it, forming vesicles. The word has ancient origins, dating back to Indo-European with connotations of "foam".
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How do you use the word pumice in a sentence?
concreteto get dental plaque offcosmetic careto rubb off dead ski on your feetconstructionHope this helps
What is the definition of obrasive?
Do you mean 'abrasive' in which case it is any material or substance used for grinding and polishing. Such as Emery, Pumice or sandpaper
What is the origin of the word montage?
The origin is from french
What is the origin of Grass never grows on a busy street?
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What is the original origin of the word pneumocranium?
The origin is Greek
Which foods have pumice in?
Pumice - of volcanic origin - is not an intentional additive to food. It could be present, just like any dirt might be - in agricultural products grown in volcanic soils. Now, if you are referring to tomato pumice - which is a waste product of tomato juice production - that can sometimes be found in pet foods.
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
What is the difference between pumice and granite?
Though pumice and granite are both igneous rocks, they are very different. Pumice is of extrusive origin (which means it formed when magma reached Earth's surface) and granite is of intrusive origin (which means it formed below Earth's surface). Pumice has a vesicular texture and granite is phaneritic (or coarse grained).
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.
