Basalt
Basalt is a dark volcanic rock with a fine grain, rich in magnesium and iron. Being a hard and compact rock, which breaks very hard, basalt is ideal for paving roads, for building railways, memorials and even underground constructions.
Did you know …?
- Basalt covers 90% of the surface of planet Venus. This rock is not missing either from Earth’s natural satellite, The Moon, or from planets like Mercury and Mars.
- The Basalt Columns from Racoş and The Basalt Columns from Piatra Cioplită, both located in Brașov, are natural protected areas in Romania.