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!  Because of its size, this rock will ship via the new USPS "Ground Advantage" service.

As you can see, this oversized rock is primarily black / dark gray, approximately 8"-9" across its longest axis, and roughly 20lbs! (Shipping costs alone on this rock are almost $75!) It's close to spherical in shape, exhibiting different types of pockmarking and elements of a lava bomb. Surface tension pulled the lava into a sphere as it spun through the air and as you look at its "core", you'll notice how the pockmarks are banded together in a round pattern. This is a museum-quality piece! Also known as "scoria" or "cinder", it was hand-picked directly from the Springerville Volcanic Field, near the White Mountains of east-central Arizona.

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.

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: 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 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.

This rock was picked up because something about it caught our eye. Again, this listing is for the specific rock 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!

(NOTE: Jade plant shown for illustration purposes only and is not included. We provide the rocks - YOU provide the plant.)



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