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Lithophysa

Lithophysa logo #10101) Volcanic rock
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Lithophysa

Lithophysa logo #21000 ==Etymology== Lithophysa is composed by litho, derived from the Greek word lithos mening `stone` plus `physan ` meaning `to blow`. Lithophysa (plural lithophysae) is a felsic volcanic rock with a small spherulitic cavity and concentric chambers. Its shape is spherical or lenticular. These cavities are believed to be caused by expanding gases...
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