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Intact, fresh (unweathered) basalt has a very low permeability of around 10-12 to 10-15 cm2.
As such it is generally classified as being impervious.
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What basalt boulders mean?
Basalt is a very abundant volcanic rock. A basalt boulder is simply a large chunk of basalt rock.
What is the dark colored rock the makes up most of the oceanic crust?
Basalt
What are non-pourous rocks?
These are rocks that are highly compacted, having little or no pore spaces within their grains. They do not readily allow the passage of water through them.
What has a higher density rhyolite or basalt?
basalt
Which rock has the smoothest texture basalt or grante?
basalt
Is basalt permeable?
There are 2 types of permeability- Porosity and Perviousness Granite and basalt are both pervious Granite has low porosity, but basalt can be both porous or non-porous. It depends on its rate of cooling.
Examples of permeable and impermeable rocks?
impermeable rocks are, basalt, granite, and quartzite.... i dont know any permeable
What is an alkali basalt?
An alkali basalt is a particularly alkaline variety of basalt.
Where is the Basalt Rld in Basalt located?
The address of the Basalt Rld is: 14 Midland Ave, Basalt, 81621 8305
What is a sentence using the word 'basalt'?
That rock was not Basalt, it was different. This is not a diamond, just a normal Basalt.
What basalt boulders mean?
Basalt is a very abundant volcanic rock. A basalt boulder is simply a large chunk of basalt rock.
Is a cell membrane permeable impermeable or partially permeable?
Plasma membranes are selectively permeable.
What is the dark colored rock the makes up most of the oceanic crust?
Basalt
What are non-pourous rocks?
These are rocks that are highly compacted, having little or no pore spaces within their grains. They do not readily allow the passage of water through them.
Is basalt a gas?
No. Basalt is solid rock.
Does basalt have salt in it?
Basalt has not sodium chloride.
What has a higher density rhyolite or basalt?
basalt
