A History of Rock
“Whatcha doing love?” Jess asked.
“Looking at these rocks. Most of them are extrusive igneous.” Cindy declared.
“Extrusive igneous?”
“They were once molten lava from a volcanic eruption, and formed basalt, or obsidian.” Cindy replied.
“Well you’re the one that went to college.” Jess stated.
“You don’t have to go to college to learn this stuff.”
“I know, but the farm keeps me busy enough.” Jess explained. Cindy smiled and gently threw one over to her. “This is pumice isn’t it?”
“Yes, it’s what happens when lava mixes with water. I thought you could use it on your feet!”
Joanne Fisher
This was written with the prompt molten lava provided by the Carrot Ranch August 6 Flash Fiction Challenge.
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joanne the geek 
Nice little exchange. Believable
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Thanks 🙂
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Somehow I think that foot pumice suggestion is going to get a rocky reception. 😀
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Good to see these two again. I can’t seem to retain that rock talk, so good for Cindy.
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Ha! Now they have pet rocks to add to their farm menagerie! Cindy had me at “extrusive igneous.”
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