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NO but pumice does because of little gas bubbles within it because of the volcano
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoNOT IN WATER. iT IS A FORM OF ROCK THAT IS MORE DENSE THAN WATER.
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∙ 8y agoBasalt sinks due to the fact that its density is greater than 1g/cc (the density of water). The only rock that floats on water is pumice because it has gas pockets.
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∙ 12y agono but pumice does.
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Is basalt less dense than water?
No, basalt is more dense than water. The density of basalt ranges from 2.8 to 3.0 grams per cubic centimeter, while the density of water is 1 gram per cubic centimeter.
Is basalt found under water and by volcanoes?
yes. some types of basalt is found of volcanoes.
What sediments float in water?
What sediment float in the water
Can a egg can or can't float in water?
an egg can float in salt water.
Does an egg float in regular water?
no an egg does not float in regular water.
Does basalt can float on water?
yes
Why are the basalt that were born in water are smaller than the ones on ground?
I am not sure what you mean by "smaller" BUT - Most piles of basalt on the planet (eg hawaii) are in water - Indeed the whole oceanic seafloor is basalt, so there is more basalt in water than ALL the basalt to be found on land.
Is basalt less dense than water?
No, basalt is more dense than water. The density of basalt ranges from 2.8 to 3.0 grams per cubic centimeter, while the density of water is 1 gram per cubic centimeter.
Is basalt found under water and by volcanoes?
yes. some types of basalt is found of volcanoes.
Why does basalt rocks cool slowly?
Basalt cools off quickly because it is formed under water.
What sediments float in water?
What sediment float in the water
Can jeremejevite float on water?
Jeremejevite does not float on water.
Will a marker float or sink in water?
I have a marker which float in water.
Does an egg float in salted water?
Yes it does float in salt water.
What are the results of can water float on water?
The results of can water float on water is that the water builds a ocean.
Will a steel bar float in water?
I think it can float on water.
Does a balloon float or sink on water and why?
a balloon float on water
