Natural Basalt Rock Columns

Also rarely the basalt columns form close to the surface so that they can be quarried and extracted.

Natural basalt rock columns. Columnar jointed volcanic rocks exist in many places on earth. Located on the northeast coast of ireland the giant s causeway is a spectacular rock formation consisting of basalt columns formed 50 to 60 million years ago. Whistler basalt can be found in the hills of whistler bc. When lava pours out and cools slowly over time a curious geometric pattern emerges.

We carry a huge selection of these magnificent and unique specimen stones and select many of them to be drilled for water feature fountains. It is a volcanic rock and its all weathered columns are a natural fit into any landscaping project. Of all the types of stone identified with pacific stonescape basalt columns and bowls are at the top of the list. It s all weathered columns naturally fit into any landscape.

This rapid cooling and. From here the columns can be carefully cut into lengths and diameters. You are looking at a type of formation called columnar jointing. Long columns of hexagonal basalt rock sometimes forming cliffs that stretch hundreds of feet into the air these igneous rock formations can be found all around the world from ireland to israel to japan to california each adding a fascinating structure to the landscapes and waterscapes in which they are settled.

The rock is beautiful in it s natural state but can be polished. Perhaps the most famous basalt lava flow in the world is the giant s causeway in northern ireland in which the vertical joints form polygonal columns and give the impression of having been artificially constructed. As they cooled they cracked forming a hexagonal shape. Our basalt columns and decorative pebbles are all natural stone and great for the environment.

Basalt makes up about 90 of all the lava rock on earth how do these basalt columns form. In washington state there are large areas where ancient lava flows cooled at a relatively rapid rate forcing the lava to contract. It has long lines columns of rock that look at least 30 feet tall stacked alongside one another. Columns are spectacular in water settings but are also quite popular as sculptural elements in the landscape driveway gate posts monuments.

Although basalt is common it is rare to find the long solid columns of basalt that we use for our products. We also carry a full line of decorative landscaping pebbles with different options for color size and finish. Left natural the columns. Basalite s origins date back to 1936 at basalt rock block plant in napa ca.

Today basalite is one of the largest manufacturers of products in the western united states and canada. Basalt is a volcanic rock and one of the most common types of rock in the world. Basalt column fountains is our featured product line which is stocked with a range of colors diameters and heights. Products include structural block interlocking paving stones segmental retaining wall systems paving stones garden line products outdoor living kits and a full.

As volcanic activity pushed the basalt through chalk the columns shot in vertical direction.