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How does basalt absorb water?

Updated: 12/24/2022
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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.


Does basalt can float on water?

yes


Is basalt found under water and by volcanoes?

yes. some types of basalt is found of volcanoes.


What will happen when gravel touches water?

The Gravel will absorb the water until it can absorb anymore.


Why does basalt rocks cool slowly?

Basalt cools off quickly because it is formed under water.


What rocks can absorb water?

No rocks absorb water.


Does mud absorb water?

Mud does absorb water.


Does a cork absorb water?

Cork can absorb water.


Do objects absorb water?

Not all objects absorb water


Does igneous rocks absorb water?

igneous rocks do absorb water because of all the pores ,cracks, and holes in them. The holes will absorb the water and the water will get trapped in the rock there for igneous rocks do absorb water.


Why does water absorb salt?

Water "dissolves" salt. Water does not absorb salt.