Basalt slabs

Basalt commonly found in black, dark brown, or dark green. However, basalt near the Tengchong volcano group in China is mostly bluish-grey, but can also come in dark red, orange, or yellow. One of its distinguishing characteristics is its dense texture, as it is heavier than general granite, limestone, sandstone, and shale.

Due to its excellent compressive and flexural strength, good wear resistance, and low water absorption, basalt is considered a superb building decoration material. It is widely used indoors and outdoors, particularly outdoors as a paving stone. Its natural patterns harmonize well with surrounding landscapes, making it ideal for outdoor landscape construction.

Moreover, basalt has many advantages when used in constructing roads, railways, and airport runways. It possesses strong compressive strength, low crushing value, strong corrosion resistance, and excellent asphalt adhesion. Basalt is internationally recognized as the best material for developing railway transportation and highway transportation.

Finally, some artists use porous and wrinkled floating stones made of basalt to build rockeries or carve delicate bonsai. These artists take advantage of the unique features of basalt to create inspiring works of art.