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Pumice can be used in soap as an abrasive to help with really dirty hands. It probably has many other uses as well.

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What minerals does the rock pumice have?

There usually are no minerals in pumice. it is composed of glass.


Is pumice in a example of a mafic igneous rock?

No. Pumice is usually intermediate or felsic. The mafic equivalent of pumice is scoria.


Is pumice used for drywall?

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Is pumice black?

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Is pumice is used to polish fine furniture?

Pumice powder is a fine abrasive material used in the application of shellac or varnish to obtain a fine hand rubbed finish. The pumice is used between the layers of finish which must be dry before pumice powder is used. In short it is used between the applications of the finish


Why is pumice not used in the construction purposes?

Pumice is not used in construction processes because it breaks down too easily.


Is pumice used in handcleaner?

The brand of hand soap called "Lava" is alleged to contain pumice. Lava soap really does have pumice in it.


Where is pumice used in the Bible?

Pumice does not occur in the New International Version of the Bible at all.


Is Pumice an igneous rock that can be used as an abrasive that can be used for cleaning and polishing?

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