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Pumice (lava)

Scope note

A porous, frothlike volcanic glass which did not crystallize due to rapid cooling and frothed with the sudden release of dissolved gases. Powdered or ground pumice is used as an abrasive for fine polishing. MH

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300011250

Broader Terms used

lava

Created

13yrs ago

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