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phonolite

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pho·no·lite  (fn-lt)
n.
A light-colored volcanic rock composed largely of feldspars.

phono·litic (-ltk) adj.

phonolite [ˈfəʊnəˌlaɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a fine-grained volcanic igneous rock consisting of alkaline feldspars and nepheline
[via French from German Phonolith; see phono-, -lite]
phonolitic  [ˌfəʊnəˈlɪtɪk] adj


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The rock is phonolite, and is divided into irregular columns.
 
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