Basalt Tiles

A natural product of volcanic activity, Basalt is a compelling charcoal grey material which brings added interest to any application. The polished surface of the tiles accentuates the naturally occurring flecks and veins which make basalt such an interesting and unusual product. Neutral deep grey tones make Basalt equally at home in contemporary and more rustic surroundings. Alternative finishes available include honed, a subtle matt surface excellent for flooring and flamed which gives a textured non-slip surface. Recently the polished basalt has become popular for creating a feature of fireplaces in old and new homes. We have just received samples of a new honed basalt called emerald with an interesting three dimensional metallic look.  It has received great interest because of its unique and original characteristics.

Basalt is a natural product of volcanic activity. A dense textured (aphanitic) igneous rock relatively high in iron and magnesia minerals and relatively low in silica, generally dark grey to black, and feldspathic. A general term in contradistinction to felsite, a light coloured feldspathic and highly siliceous rock or similar texture and origin. The colours of basalts are very dark green to black and often sold as granites, but unlike granites, basalt contains little or no quartz or feldspars.