These are NOT generic photos - you're looking at the actual rocks you will
receive when ordering! And all orders are mailed out within one business day at
no extra cost.! Also known as "scoria" or "cinder", they were hand-picked
directly from the Springerville Volcanic Field, near the White Mountains of
east-central Arizona.
The rocks are black / dark gray, ranging from roughly 3½" to over 5" on their
longest axis. You'll notice some interesting shapes in this grouping, with a
few cracks and crevices; the one in the bottom left corner of Photo #1 is a
small segment of a ribbon lava bomb; and two or three would make exceptional
lava pillars or mountains in the right setting. But Spokesmodel Woody says the
most noticeable thing about these rocks are the pockmarks - LOTS of pockmarks.
Those pockmarks are scoria's most recognizable feature. When they were
expelled from volcanoes that were active here over a half million years ago,
hot gases were captured within the molten lava and trapped as it cooled,
leaving thousands of tiny "pores" within the rock itself.
They would be ideal for the following uses:
In aquariums. Set them out a bit from a corner to create a safe space for
smaller fish, or combine them with other rocks to create an underground scene.
Scoria lava rocks are extremely lightweight and reduce the risk of damaging
your tanks. They offer additional benefits ensuring the health of your
aquarium, too. IMPORTANT: These rocks are shipped in a natural state and need
to be prepared before introducing them into your aquarium.
Lava rocks can create a beautiful setting in your terrarium or bonsai tree
arrangements. Juxtapose these rocks to larger plants to create a visual offset,
for example. (Please see our other listings if you’re looking for something in
a different size or shape. Each listing is unique.)
These rocks were picked up because something about them caught our eye. Again,
this listing is for the specific rocks you see in the accompanying photos. Our
inventory is constantly changing - please check out our other listings. At
Arizona Lava Rocks, we don't take you for granite!
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