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, ranging from 1"-2½" on their longest axis. One rock is shown wet, so you can see what it might look like in your aquarium. They illustrate different types of pockmarking along their surfaces; most have extensive cracks and crevices; one of them could also be used as a small lava tower in the right setting.

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.)

• Note: You will not find yourself between these rocks and a hard place ... all rocks are shipped "hard place free" (not responsible for what happens after shipment, however.)

We don't take you for granite at Arizona Lava Rocks! Our listings don't start out in a pile in some yard! Each rock is individually gathered. It was picked off the ground because something about it 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.

 

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