pumice

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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

Besides the acids and bacteria, the balls also contained volcanic rock pumice.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2024

But each time Brother Luke’s fingers sought out rough places that must be rubbed down with pumice.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli