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You can use it in landscaping, as a border. Lave rock is used in a gas barbecues. The flames heat the lava rock which then act like charcoal. Lave rock is often used in aquariums and terrariums. It looks good and provides texture to the area but has to advantage of being much lighter than normal rocks so it won't put stress on the glass.Some lava rock is solid obsidian and can be used in surgical tools as it's even sharper than steel and gives a much cleaner cut. Historically, this type of lava rock, which has no air bubbles, was used by Native Americans to make arrow heads.

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