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Granite and basalt are both igneous rocks; however, basalt is considered a volcanic rock, and granite is considered a plutonic rock.

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Is basalt found under water and by volcanoes?

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The material on the surface of the moon is similar to 'basalt' or 'granite'?

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How is granite and basalt obtained from the earths crust?

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What type of grain do granite and basalt have?

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Is granite in basalt?

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What core is made basalt and granite?

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Is igneous rock granite or basalt?

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Is basalt equal to granite?

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