What are the uses of basalt?

Answer 1

It is most commonly crushed for use as an aggregate in construction projects. Crushed basalt is used for road base, concrete aggregate, asphalt pavement aggregate, railroad ballast, and filter stone in drain fields. Basalt is also cut into dimension stone. Thin slabs of basalt are cut and sometimes polished for use as floor tiles, building veneer, monuments and other stone objects.

Answer 2

Shale, because of its high clay mineral content, is used in the manufacture of brick. Granite is used for countertops and building facings. Basalt has been used in construction of buildings, pavers, and countertops as well.

Answer 3

Basalt can be used for flooring, countertops, window sills and wall covering. It is also used in road construction (in aggregates), and can be ground into a powder and converted to a heat-resistant fiber. It can be used to strengthen concrete and to add to the fire-resistant properties of gypsum board.

Answer 4

Concrete aggregate, road gravel, and building/decorative stone.

Answer 5

Basalt is used for floor tiles and aggregate in roads and asphalt. As well as comprising super to ultra fine composite materials.

Answer 6

You can use basalt for floor tiles in many modern houses.

Answer 7

it is used to make many important things in life liek monuments and stonee objects ! :)

Answer 8

geology