Basalt, originally (4)

I believe the answer is:

lava

(Other definitions for lava that I've seen before include "Molten rock from volcanoes" , "Hot flowing rock" , "Volcanic discharge" , "Volcanic spillage" , "Volcanic stuff" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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