pumice

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Finds included bone pegs for stretching vellum as it dried, and tools such as knives and pumice stones for scraping and smoothing animal hides.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

To investigate, researchers analyzed 17 samples of volcanic pumice from Laacher See deposits.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

He died at Stabiae, a few miles south of Pompeii, gazing over a sea rendered unnavigable by pumice and strong opposing winds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

They had also visited Pompeii, the ancient Italian city buried under volcanic ash and pumice when Mt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2024

“I’ve got a pumice stone and I’m not afraid to use it,” Jennifer said.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray