: a dark gray to black dense to fine-grained igneous rock that consists of basic plagioclase, augite, and usually magnetite
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The brow of the mountain represents Budj Bim’s forehead, the sharp basalt scoria rocks are the giant’s teeth, and the lava flows are his blood, which poured over the land.
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Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
There, McIlroy was seen posing for photos with several of his trophies arranged on the basalt rocks, paying tribute to a season that many consider his most meaningful of all time.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The stones appear to be carved into volcanic stone, assumed basalt, but analysis of the rock was not performed for the study, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Built with a full wood core for stability and responsiveness with fiberglass and basalt laminates for a predictable flex, this ski balances strength with just enough softness to feel forgiving underfoot.
—Marina Knight, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
There, McIlroy was seen posing for photos with several of his trophies arranged on the basalt rocks, paying tribute to a season that many consider his most meaningful of all time.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The stones appear to be carved into volcanic stone, assumed basalt, but analysis of the rock was not performed for the study, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Built with a full wood core for stability and responsiveness with fiberglass and basalt laminates for a predictable flex, this ski balances strength with just enough softness to feel forgiving underfoot.
—Marina Knight, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Basalt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basalt. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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: a dark gray to black usually fine-grained igneous rock
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