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Basalt is a rock, not a mineral, and therefore does not have a crystal structure of it's own.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe shape of basalt is cylindrical and/or columnar. A basalt is a volcanic rock and its common color is gray to black.
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∙ 9y agoBasalt is the most common type of igneous rock. It has a dark and fine-textured grain that displays a columnar structure.
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∙ 11y agoYes. There are very small crystals in basalt.
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∙ 12y agoit depends when it cools from a volcano but basalt is usually small.
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Is basalt a gas?
No. Basalt is solid rock.
Is basalt intrusive?
No. Basalt is an extrusive igneous rock.
Which has a greater percentage of biotite in it rhyolite or basalt?
basalt
What does basalt mean in science?
Basalt is an Igneous rock.
In what way is gabbro different from basalt?
Gabbro and basalt are both igneous rocks. However, gabbro is an intrusive rock, and basalt is an extrusive rock.
What is the shape of the basalt?
Basalt is a rock, not a mineral, and therefore does not have a crystal structure of it's own.
How will basalt change in the future?
Basalt will not change it the future. Basalt will always be basalt. As rocks unlike humans or animals do not evolve. As they are inanimate objects. The however can be turned back into magma or lava, They can be eroded, or undergo metamorphism. Then then will change in shape and form but basalt will always have the same chemical composure as if it had a different one it would be a different rock.
Why basalt magma caused Rangitoto Island to have a shield shape?
hello there person, i don't know why that happened but thanks for asking :)
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.
What is the dark colored rock the makes up most of the oceanic crust?
Basalt
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
Where is the Basalt Regional Heritage Society in Basalt Colorado located?
The address of the Basalt Regional Heritage Society is: Po Box 3008, Basalt, CO 81621
