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Pumice is the only rock that will float. It is a volcanic rock.
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What rock can actually float?
Pumice is able to float.
Does Anorthite sink or float in water?
It will float. Its a rock. It actually depends on how much water you have, if you you tried float it in the ocean, it would obviously sink. But if you tried to float it on a gladd or bowl or water, it would float,
How can you determined if a rock can float in water?
If a rock has many airbubbles in it, like volcanic rock has, it is possible for a rock to float. If a rock feels heavy in your hand, it propably will not float.
What type of rock cannot float on water?
Virtually all types of rock will sink in water. The only rock that can float on water is pumice.
What doesn't float?
a rock
Does obsidian rock float?
no
What kind of rock can actually float?
PUMICE. Pumice is created by volcanic activity. It looks different from other rocks and even feels light when you hold it in your hand, but it's a genuine rock.
Can you make a rock float?
A rock could float if its density is less than that of water, as is the rock pumice, or if it is shaped in a manner that would displace an amount of water to sufficiently cause it to float when carefully placed in water.
Does asbestos float?
Many asbestos-containing products will float, many will not. Raw asbestos rock will not float.
Will a obsidian rock float on water?
No it will not.
Does a shale rock float in water?
no
Why doesn't a rock float?
its to dense
