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rhyolite

/ˈraɪ.ə.laɪt/

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noun

/ˈraɪ.ə.laɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruОчень кислая вулканическая порода, обычно светлого цвета и богатая кремнезёмом, часто образующаяся в результате лавовых потоков или вулканических извержений.

A very acidic volcanic rock, typically light in color and rich in silica, often formed from lava flows or volcanic eruptions.

  1. C1formalscientific

    A fine-grained, light-colored volcanic rock with high silica content, typically formed from viscous lava.

    ruВулканическая порода

    • The cliff was composed primarily of rhyolite, indicating ancient volcanic activity.
    • Geologists collected samples of rhyolite to analyze its mineral composition.
    • Rhyolite often contains crystals of quartz and feldspar.
    • The pinkish hue of the mountain was due to the high silica content in the rhyolite.
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