Article Nº 0774 Geology and mineralogy Vol. I · p. 465
Cantaria rija
Porous basalt used for door frames, steps and corner stones, abundant near Câmara de Lobos.
This name is given to the porous basalt used for door frames, steps, corner stones, etc. Cantaria rija (hard dressed stone of vesicular basalt) is abundant in the vicinity of Câmara de Lobos.
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