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Pumice -"the stone that floats"
Pumice is high in
silica (60-75%), and cooling is so fast it has no crystal
structure. It's classified as volcanic glass, and in the 5
to 6 MOHS scale, with a melting point between 1,350 and 1,700
degrees C. Other pumice mineral include aluminum oxide
(13-17%); ferric oxide (1-3%) sodium oxide (3.6%) and potassium
(4.5%)
   
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Pumice is an outstanding versatile stone and tool of nature
since ancient Roman times. Our "true grit" pumice comes
from Mount Shasta, CA and delivered in true form.
Store bought pumice is 99% adulterated (granulated, powered and then
glued back together and injected into molds.) A2Z's
pumice is direct from nature from Stuart Ward's collection. Our pumice was formed when
escaping gasses in airborne molten lava created solid form, thus
creating one handy elemental tool for us! A stone
age tool for the 21st Century!
Below are
some of the uses; but I'm sure you can create more!
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Household Uses
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Stone wash denim or costumes
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Scrub away mineral deposits in toilet bowl
rings
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Scrub lime and algae deposits from swimming
pools and ponds
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scour BBQ grills
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Fire starter - soak in kerosene (century old
practice from the colonial days)
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Remove paint from tile, masonry or concrete
surfaces
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Plumbers use to get dried glue or solvent off
fingers
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Pizza oven - World's oldest pizzeria in Naples
Italy line its baking oven with volcanic rock, like pumice.
Metaphysical Uses
According to sources, real pumice (not reground and glued
together), can be used to foster emotional healing and cleansing
negative energies. This makes sense as the natural ability
to soak up like a sponge. The author,
Melody, in the "Love is in the Earth" book indicates that pumice
takes on negativity in any situation and is good for helping
one bounce back when feeling depressed. This buoyant stone
serves as "a reminder not to sink into despaired when
faced with heavy problems". She further notes the stone is
ruled by Aquarius and can serve as a consensus rock among people
coming together for a single-mined purpose." Stone vibrates at 5 frequency.
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 Health Product Uses
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File down foot calluses
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"Loofa Rock" for general dead-skin exfoliation
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Remove/file nicotine stains from smoker's
finger tips
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Manicure around cuticles (soak first for 5-10
minutes.
Pet Uses
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Chew toy for pet rabbits, chinchillas and
guinea pigs
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Bird perch additions to trim claws and
condition beaks
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Aquarium art/environment
Art Uses
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Sculptors use to polish stones
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Work in with jewelry pieces
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Tools for tanning hides
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Student geology kits
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Luxury Fireplace (show it off!)
Agricultural Uses
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