The black basalt columns that rise above Reynisfjara beach in Southern Iceland are particularly famous, just like the black columns surrounding Svartifoss waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park.They inspired the design of Hallgrímskirkja, the iconic church of Reykjavík. But you find impressive basalt rocks behind Hengifoss and Litlanesfoss in Eastern Iceland, or …
Basalt has a number of unique properties that make it useful for various applications. For example, it is known for its durability, strength, and resistance to wear and erosion, making it ideal for construction materials such as road aggregates, concrete, and building stones.Basalt is also used for manufacturing fiber reinforcement materials, known as basalt …