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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.
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What is the dark colored rock the makes up most of the oceanic crust?
Basalt
What is the melting point of basalt?
specific heat of basalt is 0,2
Basalt has a greater specific gravity than granite?
Basalt does have a greater specific gravity. Granite is not as dense as basalt.
How small is basalt?
Basalt formations can be massive, encompassing many square miles. The mineral crystals which make up basalt require magnification to see.
Are basaltic igneous rocks lower in density than granitic rocks?
Granite is very much less dense than basalt. This is why the continental crust (mostly composed of granite) floats on Oceanic crust (made mostly of basalt). Granite is 70 % silicon. Where basalt is mainly pyroxene.
Many uses of basalt?
Basalt is used for flooring tiles, good luck with your science thing!!:)
Basalt rock uses?
Basalt rock is used in construction, such as building blocks, cobblestones, and making statues. It is formed from the rapid cooling of basaltic lava.
How did the Wilson BLX racquet get its name?
The BLX in Wilson stands for Basalt (BL) and extra technologies (X). The racquets uses fibers from basalt, a volcanic rock, to provide a better feel due to reduced vibration.
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 is the dark colored rock the makes up most of the oceanic crust?
Basalt
Does basalt have salt in it?
Basalt has not sodium chloride.
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
Is basalt a igneous metamorphic or sedimentary rock?
Basalt is an extrusive igneous rock.
What is the phone number of the Basalt Rld in Basalt?
The phone number of the Basalt Rld is: 970-927-4311.
Is basalt a gas?
No, basalt is not a gas. Basalt is an igneous rock formed from the rapid cooling of lava, which is molten rock. It is a solid material with a fine-grained texture.
What are two sentences that use basalt?
Basalt can be found under the earth. I would like to see real basalt in my lifetime.
