Deccan Trap

Economic

  • The basalt is widely used for building construction, rod metals etc. The Gate way of India in Bombay harbours is constructed with Trachytic rocks of Deccan traps.
  • There are several secondary minerals in the vesicles of Deccan basalt such as Quartz, Amethyst, Augite, Chalcedony etc are used as Gemstones.
  • The cavities are store house of Zeolite minerals which is used for ornamental purposes. The basalt of the Deccan Trap is used for the construction of roads and buildings.
  • Moreover, quartz, bauxite, magnetite, agate and semi-precious stones are also found in the trap. It is also rich in magnesium, carbonate, potash ....
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