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Pumice is a volcanic rock that floats in water. The density of pumice is

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usually between 0.64 and 0.70 g/cm3, which is lower than that of water (1.0 g/cm3). This low density is due to the presence of numerous air pockets in the rock, which make it buoyant enough to float on water.

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