In modern decor, natural materials are gaining more and more popularity, many of which have been known for a thousand years. But even now the use of basalt in decorating a house or garden allows you to make the design truly unique, which is distinguished from the total mass. This volcanic rock, which is also used by ancient Romans for the construction of roads and the creation of sculptures, is highly resistant to aggressive environmental influences and remarkable decorative properties. Traditionally, the basalt is used to decorate the facades, create all kinds of architectural elements of the decoration of the garden, paving the paths. Nowadays, this stone is often used in interior design. Basalt is a very solid breed most often gray, some varieties are easy to confuse with granite. The structure of the material depends on the method and place of formation and can consist of slag formations, be bubble or crystalline. There are several famous types of basalt, characterized by properties and color. The most famous of them is Bazaltina, the Italian basalt, which is mined near Rome. It was such material that used many centuries ago, its strength and resistance of the color scheme has been tested for years. And to this day this type of basalt is considered the best and prestigious. However, due to the high cost, such material is not publicly available. Therefore, much cheaper, but also very beautiful types of basalt, namely Asian, Mauritan and twilight are very popular. The Moorish Basalt has a unique dark green tint. This type of basalt should be chosen by those who want to purchase an original and persistent stone for the external and interior decoration of buildings at an affordable price. Asian basalt is perhaps the most successful combination of price-quality. For a moderate price, you can purchase a dark gray stone, combining all the properties of basalt. Its resistance is estimated on 4 on a five -point scale. This stylish stone can be successfully used in the arrangement of the landscape and in the internal and external decoration of buildings. Twilight basalt is mined in China. This material of black and dark gray is considered the most persistent and strong, most often used for steps of stairs and laying pools. The most attractive basalt in this type is affordable price and maximum reliability. All types of basalt confirm his reputation for the ideal material for construction and decoration. In addition, Basalt is a symbol of prestige and luxury.
