Mini Me Geology Blog » pumice http://www.minimegeology.com/blog Rocks for Kids, Teachers, Parents and Homeschoolers Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 New Ask-a-Geologist Question: Igneous Rocks http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/06/12/new-ask-a-geologist-question-igneous-rocks/ http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/06/12/new-ask-a-geologist-question-igneous-rocks/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:56:27 +0000 tracyb http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/?p=52 Pumice Igneous RockQuestion:  What are some household items made out of igneous rock?

 Answer:  Many building materials are made of granite such as counter tops in homes.  Pumice, shown here, is also used in products such as pumice stones which are used to smooth rough feet and in Lava Soap which is used to remove grease from hands.

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]]> http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/06/12/new-ask-a-geologist-question-igneous-rocks/feed/ 0 What are some household items made out of igneous rock? http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/03/12/what-are-some-household-items-made-out-of-igneous-rock/ http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/03/12/what-are-some-household-items-made-out-of-igneous-rock/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:22:52 +0000 tracyb http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/?p=36 PumiceMany building materials are made of granite such as counter tops in homes. Pumice, shown in the photo on the left, is also used in products such pumice stones which are used to smooth rough feet and in Lava Soap which is used to remove grease from hands.

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