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In Geology

What is basalt?

basalt underlines more of earth surface than any other rock type . most areas within earth's ocean are under lain basalt . although basalt is much uncommon on continents, lava… (MORE)

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In Geology

What colour is basalt?

Fresh basalt is black or dark grey, however when weathered it can become a brown or brownish green colour.

Paul Jones

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In Geology

What is basaltic?

Basaltic is a reference to magma that is destined to become basalt when cooled after eruption, or in reference to a solidified flow, rock, or structure consisting of basalt.

Paul Jones

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In Geology

Is basalt foliated?

Basalt is not foliated. Foliated is a term used to describe the layering seen in metamorphic rocks such as slate and schists.

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In Earth Sciences

What is the origion of basalt?

it comes from magma inside the volcanoes then it cools and it turns in to basalt

Jake Weatherby

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In Genetics

Is basalt smooth?

It can be if it takes the form of a type of lava flow called pahoehoe. However, basalt may also come in the form of jagged a'a flows.

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In Geology

How permeable is basalt?

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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In Earth Sciences

What characteristics does basalt have?

basalt is usually red in apperance and changes to green when it cools down is has rounded edges and a big willy

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In Rocks and Minerals

Where is basalt when it cools?

It is in the ocean. It is also the cheapest igneous rock you can find in the ocean.

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In Igneous Rock

How valuable is basalt?

It is not a precious or semi-precious stone. It has some value as a building material, and is used as crushed stone for paving highways and making concrete. I pay about $25 pe… (MORE)