1-Yard Basalt
US$235.00
Basalt is a dark, hard, volcanic rock that forms when lava cools quickly. It's found on Earth, the moon, and Mars.
Appearance
- Basalt is usually black or dark gray in color
- It's very fine-grained, so you can't see crystals with the naked eye
- Basalt can form interesting shapes, like columnar basalt, which are tall, pillar-like structures
Composition
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- Basalt is made of plagioclase feldspar, pyroxene, olivine, and other minerals
- It's rich in magnesium and iron
- Basalt has a low silica content, which gives it a low viscosity
Formation
- Basalt forms when basaltic lava cools rapidly at the Earth's surface
- Most of Earth's basalt is produced at divergent plate boundaries on the mid-ocean ridge syste
Uses
- Basalt is used in construction, including building materials and thermal insulators
- It's also used in industrial and artistic applications
Name
- The name basalt comes from the Latin word for "very hard stone"
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