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3 | 68% | 6 | Type of volcanic rock formed by rapid cooling of lava | |
Dark Volcanic Rock Formed By The Rapid Cooling Of Lava Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BASALT" which means:
- noun
- • The commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene
An example sentence would be:
- • "The giant's causeway in northern ireland is comprised of hexagonal basalt columns."
- • "The highway was paved with basalt to ensure durability."
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Similar Clues
Clue | Source | |
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1 | A black, glassy volcanic rock formed by the rapid cooling of lava | |
2 | Commonest type of solidified lava; dense, dark grey and fine-grained
The Guardian Speedy -
19 Jul 2015 | The Guardian Speedy / 19 Jul 2015 |
3 | Dark volcanic rock
New York Times -
20 Apr 2016 | New York Times / 20 Apr 2016 |
4 | Of a dark, volcanic rock
New York Times -
27 Oct 1990 | New York Times / 27 Oct 1990 |
5 | Rapid vacuum cooling for storage
The Guardian Quick -
17 Mar 2003 | The Guardian Quick / 17 Mar 2003 |
6 | Rock from upper bits of tundra: igneous lava terrain
The Guardian Cryptic -
31 Aug 2022 | The Guardian Cryptic / 31 Aug 2022 |
7 | Type of volcanic rock formed by rapid cooling of lava |
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