Deccan basalt

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Deccan basalt [′dek·ən bə′sȯlt]

(geology)

Fine-grained, nonporphyritic, tholeiitic basaltic lava consisting essentially of labradorite, clinopyroxene, and iron ore; found in the Deccan region of southeastern India. Also known as Deccan trap.

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