basalt

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On Earth, basalts are a main component of the planet's crust, especially under the oceans, while olivines are abundant in its mantle.

From Science Daily

An enormous basalt cascading fountain engineered to appear like the rippling surface of water echoes the constantly moving tides and chop of nearby Elliott Bay.

From Seattle Times

With limited time, most tourists simply stop at the signed parking lot for the wheelchair-accessible paved trail to Madison Creek Falls, where 100-foot falls rush down a basalt cliff.

From Seattle Times

Evidence includes fishing-net weights; tools made of basalt, a stone that does not naturally occur along this part of the eastern Mediterranean coast; and a ceremonial mace head.

From Science Daily

Enjoy 10 miles of hiking trails and an accessible boardwalk amid ponderosa pine forests, grassland and exposed basalt cliffs.

From Seattle Times