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Basalt

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Basalt is an igneous rock formed from solidified lava flows. It is typically dark-colored, dense, and fine-grained.

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