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From the rocks how can you differentiate between the Deccan Trap and the true Basement?
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1.decan trap is a basic rock where as basement having acidic composition.
2.in case of basement feldspar content is more.
3.deccan trap is a extrusive viscious rock.
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basement rocks are more stronger than that of Deccan traps.
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What are earth's crystalline basement rocks?
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What has the author Charles Milton written?
Charles Milton has written: 'Igneous and metamorphic basement rocks of Florida' -- subject(s): Igneous Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks, Petrology, Rocks, Igneous, Rocks, Metamorphic
What has the author W H Yoho written?
W. H. Yoho has written: 'Preliminary report on basement complex rocks of Iowa' -- subject(s): Crystalline Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks, Rocks, Crystalline, Rocks, Metamorphic
What is the most abundant mineral resource that can be found in southwestern India?
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