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Mineralati

Rocks · rock type

Basalt

piece of Gabbro basalt mineral stone 20299316 Stock Photo at Vecteezy

piece of Gabbro basalt mineral stone 20299316 Stock Photo at Vecteezy — via www.vecteezy.com · Source

Overview

Fine-grained mafic extrusive igneous rock.

Formation and occurrence

Oceanic crust, volcanic provinces

Common uses

Aggregate, crushed stone

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