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Why pumice stone doesnot sink in water?

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∙ 13y ago
Updated: 11/9/2022

In short, pumice is less dense than water, so it floats.

During the formation of pumice stone, air bubbles are incorporated into the stone itself. These air pockets make the overall mass of the stone much lower than you'd expect, and work like small floatation devices when the stone is placed in water.

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