2006-06-12 14:15:39 · 8 answers · asked by jason1984 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
The following was from a website that processes basalt...
"Crushed stone, concrete aggregate, railroad ballast, production of high quality textile fibers, floor tiles, acid-resistant equipment for heavy industrial use, rockwool, basalt plastic pipers, basalt plastic reinforcement bars, basalt fiber roofing felt (ruberoid), basalt laminate used as a protective coating, heat-insulating basalt fiber materials, glass wool (fiber glass), etc.
• Basalt is the best reinforcement for concrete due to its tensile strength and natural resistance to deterioration from alkali
• Reinforcement for composites, polyester/epoxy resins and plastics as used in automotive body panels, boat hulls and pultruded products, etc.
• Friction materials such as brake pads and linings
• Manufacture of basalt mat/felt
• High-temperature insulation applications
• Passive fire protection materials
• Filler for gypsum and sheetrock board requiring increased ‘burn-thru’ capability, to meet building regulations
• High-performance automotive muffler filler"
2006-06-12 16:09:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basalt is pure hardend magma. Its usually found in areas that were vocanicially active at some time. It would be used in the same manner of any other rock.
2006-06-12 21:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by DonSoze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One use I know of is that often basalts are the host rock for copper deposits.
2006-06-13 19:19:33 · answer #3 · answered by treefiter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several types of basalt. So it depends.
2006-06-12 21:19:43 · answer #4 · answered by takeashot30 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Hawaii, we bury hot, wet "lava rocks" and a pig wrapped in ti leaves to roast the pig. This "underground oven" is called an imu, and it is an essential preparation for a luau.
2006-06-12 22:25:01 · answer #5 · answered by Beckee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly to provide a floor for the world's ocean baisns, although it also provides a floor for a little of the world's continents.
2006-06-13 10:50:56 · answer #6 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use it for rock climbing. It makes really strong, really interesting hand holds!
2006-06-13 02:35:10 · answer #7 · answered by Kate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing that i know of
2006-06-12 22:14:09 · answer #8 · answered by Justin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋