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Basalt is a:

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Basalt is the most common volcanic rock, forming oceanic crust and large igneous provinces.
Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
  • Volcanic igneous rock
  • Argillaceous elastic sedimentary rock
  • Calcareous sedimentary rock
  • Crystalline metamorphic rock
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The Correct Option is A

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Basalt is a volcanic igneous rock, forming from the rapid cooling of basaltic lava on or near the Earth's surface. It is fine-grained, dark, and rich in minerals such as pyroxene and plagioclase.

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