Evaluation of the natural fertilizing potential of basalt ...
2014-12-1 · The basalt mining wastes were primarily comprised of the mineral phases of labradorite, quartz, augite, alkali feldspar and smectite. In addition, the major simple oxides found were SiO 2, Al 2 O 3, Fe 2 O 3, CaO, K 2 O and Na 2 O. The basalt particles had average moisture values of 0.34%, specific masses of 2.67 g/cm³ and surface areas of 45 ...