These are NOT generic photos - you're looking at the actual rock you will
receive when ordering! And all orders are mailed out within one business day,
cost included! It's a combination of "pyroclastic breccia" and "scoria" or
cinder" and was hand-picked directly from the Springerville Volcanic Field,
near the White Mountains of east-central Arizona.
As Spokesmodel Woody is pointing out in Photo #2, this primarily red /
reddish-brown rock is roughly 7" across its longest axis and stands a
prop-aided 6" tall. Its rough, craggy surface is covered by a network of cracks
and crevices. You'll also see a few holes and depressions, along with pockmarks
in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Volcanoes were active here between 300 thousand -1.5 million years ago. When
one erupted, it spewed a combination of rock, ash, and water vapor. Hot ash
surrounded individual pieces of rock, hardening together as it cooled. This
rock is the result. You can see still features of those individual pieces
jutting out along the surface, including elements of another type of volcanic
rock - scoria, recognizable by its pores and pockmarks. The red color came
about when its iron content oxidized during eruption.
This rock would be perfect for:
In aquariums. Set it out a bit from a corner to create a safe space for
smaller fish, or combine it 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: This rock is shipped in a natural state and needs to
be prepared before introducing it into your aquarium.
Lava rocks can create a beautiful setting in your terrarium or bonsai tree
arrangements. Juxtapose this rock 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.)
Lava rocks are an ideal base for planting small succulents. Its pores offer
natural benefits that help certain varieties of succulents to even thrive
compared to other planting methods. They allow air to pass to their shallow
roots, while retaining moisture as water easily drains. Their native roughness
offers a place for plants to grab hold and take root, too.
Arizona Lava Rocks knows how to turn up the heat! This rock caught our
attention, and we hope it catches yours, too! Remember, the rock in the photos
is the one you'll receive. Check out our other listings, too - they're changing
all the time.
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