spilite

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spilite

(ˈspaɪlaɪt)
n
(Minerals) a type of igneous rock
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The pillow lava originates from the pillow basaltic lava in the mid-ocean spreading ridge, including basalt and spilite, and there is a lava geo-heritage located in the joint area of three villages: Qunrang, Gangta and Duigang of Jiacuosong Township, Sangzhuyi District, Shigatse City, Tibet, China.
It takes its name from the volcanic rock known as "spilite" and his entire range, from a simple dry Anjou blanc, to his top cuvee, Quarts de Chaume is exemplary.
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